CO₂ Breaks Boundaries in Europe

This MoU will legalize the transnational shipment of CO₂ for storage within the territories of the involved countries. Previously, cross-border transport of CO₂ for storage was not permitted. Reversing this is critically important in the development of the Longship project.

– We have always had strong believe in Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden would reach an agreement on CO₂ transport for storage, regardless of the borders between the countries. With this, another barrier has been cleared, allowing CO₂ to find its way to the storage facilities on the Norwegian shelf. This also highlights the importance of Longship as a demonstration project and the renewed interest in CO₂ management as a climate solution in Europe – says Aslak Viumdal, senior advisor at Gassnova and responsible for benefits realization in the Longship project.

In a statement from the Norwegian Ministry of Energy, Minister Terje Aasland emphasizes the agreement as important for the climate, Norway’s attention to the energy sector, and the country’s focus on CCS.