15 companies have entered into a new collaboration called CCS Zealand, which will promote CO2 capture, transport, storage and use on a large scale. The purpose is to support decarbonization in Europe by establishing a forum for sharing experiences and knowledge. At the same time, the previous initiative, Carbon Capture Cluster Copenhagen (C4), is being closed. This is stated in a press release from CCS Zealand.
- With the establishment of CCS Zealand, we will collaborate on CO2 capture, transport and storage in Eastern Denmark. We do this because we know that cooperation is absolutely necessary to achieve our goals and reduce costs. By playing good to each other, we also become better ourselves, says Trine Lindegaard Holmberg, who is the person in charge of CCS Zealand and CEO of ARGO.
Eastern Denmark is a key area for Denmark's climate goals. The region is home to many of the country's largest CO2 emitters and also has potential for both storing CO2 underground and using surplus heat from the capture processes in district heating.
- I am pleased that we have succeeded in getting so many companies and the entire CCS value chain involved in the new collaboration. It enables close collaboration between capture, transport, storage and use of surplus heat. This will support our common goal of reducing CO2 emissions in Denmark and abroad, says Ulrik Olbjørn, deputy chairman of CCS Zealand and project manager at CO2 Storage Kalundborg.
The vision for CCS Zealand
CCS Zealand has an ambitious vision for the future, which includes establishing CO2 capture at all major point sources in Eastern Denmark and building CO2 storage for both local and imported CO2. The goal is to reduce costs in the value chain through innovation and economies of scale. In addition, a well-functioning CO2 market must enable the buying and selling of CO2 between players.
The vision also involves building extensive infrastructure, including CO2 pipelines, compressor stations and temporary storage. Trucks, ships and trains from Northern Europe will be able to connect to the system via connection points. At the same time, the surplus heat from the capture and transport of CO2 will contribute to the green transition of the district heating network in Eastern Denmark.
Behind the collaboration
CCS Zealand consists of 15 companies, including AffaldPlus, ARC, ARGO, CarbonCuts, CTR, Evida, Gas Storage Denmark, HOFOR, CO2 Storage Kalundborg, Kalundborg Havn, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novonesis, VEKS, Vestforbrænding and Ørsted. The collaboration covers district heating production, waste energy, CO2 transport, technology suppliers and storage as well as a non-profit foundation.
With CCS Zealand, the companies are taking a major step towards a future where Eastern Denmark plays a central role in the green transition and ensures an efficient value chain for CO2 capture and storage.
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