During "The Future Takes Shape" in Haugesund in December, the final report for phase 2 of the CCS Haugalandet industrial collaboration was presented.
The report summarizes the work done in phase 2 of CCS Haugalandet. The phase further developed the technical, economic and strategic basis for a regional CO₂ value chain in Rogaland.
Updated analyses from SINTEF and new cost models developed by Horisont Energi (now Nos Nova) confirm that a coordinated solution with a local injection terminal at Gismarvik provides the lowest overall system costs and the greatest flexibility for the industrial partners.
In particular, pipeline transport of dense-phase CO₂ appears to be the most cost-effective form of transport for the region's short distances.
The project also identifies several structural barriers. The industry players (all excluding Gassco) in the collaboration agree that the realization of a regional CCS solution requires clearer national framework conditions, predictable access to storage capacity and stronger coordination of specification requirements.