oa CO2 Logistic Solutions for CO2 Sources in the Northern Part of Norway

This abstract investigates CO2 logistics solutions for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Northern Norway, a region characterized by dispersed, low-volume emission sources and long distances between emitters and available CO2 storage sites. The study emphasizes the necessity of flexible, regionally adapted transport strategies, particularly ship-based solutions, to connect industrial emitters with remote storage sites in a cost-effective and scalable manner. Six work packages address the full CCS value chain: mapping emission sources and distances, evaluating impurities and purification requirements, assessing alternative storage options, comparing shared versus dedicated transport modes, exploring infrastructure synergies with Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), and evaluating industrial development potential.

Key findings highlight the benefit of shared transport infrastructure for reducing costs and enabling economies of scale. A unified CO2 quality specification across the network is proposed to ensure operational reliability. Alternative storage sites closer to emission sources, such as Polaris in the Barents Sea and other new North Sea developments, are assessed to minimize transport distances. The project concludes that developing robust CO2 infrastructure is essential for industrial retention and growth in the region. The results offer broader insights into cost-optimized CCS deployment in decentralized industrial settings, with potential relevance beyond Norway.