Mandate

Gassnova has knowledge of CO₂ capture and storage in the entire innovation system, including research, technology development and capture, transport and storage technology. Gassnova will actively connect specialist environments within research, industry and public enterprises and, through its various tasks, will facilitate the achievement of the state’s goals with the investment in the capture and storage of CO₂.

In accordance with the Articles of Association, Gassnova’s purpose and primary tasks are to:

Gassnova represents the state’s interests in the capture, transport and geological storage of CO₂ and advises the Ministry of Energy on CO₂ management. The company has an important responsibility to contribute to the knowledge base for the further development of CO₂ management and the implementation of the government’s overall policy in this area.

Gassnova will actively bring together specialist environments within research, industry and public sector organisations and, through its various tasks, its own initiatives and in cooperation with others, will facilitate the achievement of the government’s goals for the CO₂ management initiative.

For 2024

The government’s work on CO₂ management includes the following instruments: Longship, the Mongstad Technology Centre (TCM) and the CLIMIT programme. The instruments for CO2 management must be seen in context and the exchange of experience must be emphasised.

Gassnova shall facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience in Norway and abroad. In addition, Gassnova shall contribute to linking specialised communities within research, industry and public enterprises and, through its own initiatives and in cooperation with others, facilitate the achievement of the government’s goals for CO₂ management.

Gassnova will act as a technical and strategic advisor to the Ministry on CO₂ management as a climate measure and contribute to an effective exchange of expertise and learning. As part of its work, Gassnova will monitor technology and market trends related to carbon capture and storage.

Gassnova shall

• Map opportunities and measures for CO₂ management at combustion and process plants in Norway, based on existing instruments. This work is to be seen in the context of the management of the CLIMIT Demo.
• Contribute to the investigation of policy instruments for CO₂ management.
• Identify opportunities for reducing CO₂ emissions in industry, with particular emphasis on industrial clusters.
• Further develop the strategy for Gassnova SF and the company’s role in the policy instruments.