TCM to Continue Operations Through 2027

Technology Centre Mongstad. Photo: TCM

Continuation of the operation requires a stronger commercial focus. TCM will rely increasingly on revenue from the users of the facility, e.g. technology suppliers, industrial emitters, research institutions and others. The agreement enables TCM to reform its business model.

Since its establishment in 2012, TCM has operated as the world’s largest and most flexible open test facility for CO₂ capture technologies and associated aspects. The Norwegian state has been the primary contributor throughout this period.

Under the new agreement for the period 2026–2027, the ownership structure will be as follows:

• The Norwegian state (Gassnova): 43,6%
• Equinor: 28,2%
• TotalEnergies: 28,2%

Shell has been a partner in Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) since its inception 13 years ago but has now decided to conclude its productive collaboration with the centre.

As TCM enters its next operational period, it will evolve its activities to reflect a more commercially driven approach. Further, TCM will accommodate the needs and the challenges identified by project and technology developers.

“I am pleased that the owners have decided to extend TCM’s operations,” says Svein Ingar Semb, representing Gassnova as chair of the TCM Company Meeting (Board). “The coming period will require increased focus on external revenue and continued operational efficiency. TCM’s mission remains unchanged: to provide reliable, independent testing that reduces risk for technology developers and CCS project owners.”

Over the past decade, TCM has made a significant contribution to the development and maturing of CO₂ capture technologies, which are now being used in several commercial CCS projects. The centre has conducted +28 test campaigns, +70,000 hours of experience to support performance validation, safety assessments, and operational learning for technology vendors and project developers. TCM’s work has played a pivotal role in advancing large-scale capture efforts, including the technology used in the Longship project in Norway.