CCS Northern Netherlands

Nominators: Netherlands (lead) and Norway

Recognized by the CSLF at its London Ministerial meeting in October 2009, this project will implement a large-scale regional plan for capture, transport and storage of CO2 around the Eemsharbor complex in Groningen province in the northern part of the Netherlands. The project will capture CO2 from existing and planned power plants, transport the CO2 to the storage location, and store the CO2 safely underground in onshore and offshore natural gas fields. The project represents all elements of the CCS chain (capture, transport, reuse and storage), as well as including all CO2 capture techniques (pre-combustion, post-combustion and oxyfuel combustion). Additionally, the project will develop a communication strategy, engage stakeholders, and work toward developing a legal framework for CCS in the region.

Links to More Information

• Project website (Dutch language)
• Regional CCS Plan (Dutch language)
• Presentation at CSLF London Ministerial meeting (October 2009)