31.01.2025
Longship; Demonstrating CO₂ Management with International Relevance
Through the demonstration of a full-scale CCS value chain, Longship shows how CO2 management technology can be implemented and scaled to address global climate challenges.
The Longship project is not necessarily intended as a model to be blindly replicated elsewhere. Instead, the project aims to demonstrate that CO2 management is feasible and safe, while also providing knowledge and experience as a foundation for further innovation, improvements, and optimization.
Industrial Scale
Longship demonstrates that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is achievable on an industrial scale. Heidelberg Materials’ capture plant in Brevik illustrates how CO2 capture can be integrated into industrial processes, while maintaining production. As part of Longship, Northern Lights has developed flexible infrastructure for transport and storage with excess capacity. This can be scaled commercially to meet future demands.
Building Trust
– The technical execution of Longship is crucial for building trust in CCS. By demonstrating the entire value chain, Longship provides industries and governments worldwide with a specific example of how CO2 management can be realized, says Gassnova’s Aslak Viumdal. He is senior advisor and responsible for benefit realization in Longship.
“Later this year, Longship will become operational, offering experiences that are highly relevant for further development of the sector.”
Aslak Viumdal, GassnovaAn International Reference Point
Longship has become an international reference point for CCS. Specific projects in Europe are partly based on ideas and experiences from Longship. Plans for CO2 management outside Europe, such as in Southeast Asia and Australia, also look to Longship for insights. Examples include cross-border CO2 management chains involving ships. This highlights Longship’s multiplier effect, accelerating development of CCS globally. The demonstration effect is critical in reducing risk and uncertainty for new projects, building trust among investors as well.
Regulatory Development
Longship has played an important role in shaping policy frameworks for CO2 management.
The project participants have provided data and insights to inform new European regulations. Through recently signed bilateral agreements with several European countries, Norway, based on the work with Longship, has laid foundation for a future European CCS market.