Bergen Norway 2025 Energy Storage Project

When will Northern Lights start storing CO2?

Norway-based carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCS) initiative Northern Lights has announced that it will start its first CO2 storage operations in early 2025. On September 26, Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland led the official opening of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage facility in Øygarden, near Bergen.

Where is the Northern Lights CO2 storage facility located?

On September 26, Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland led the official opening of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage facility in Øygarden, near Bergen. This project is developed by a joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies in collaboration with the Norwegian government.

How much funding does the Norwegian government provide for Northern Lights?

The Norwegian government is providing substantial financial support, covering approximately 80% of the cost for the Phase 1 of the Northern Lights project. The phase two expansion of Northern Lights received €131 million from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in June 2024.

Where is CO2 stored in Norway?

CO₂ is safely and permanently stored 2,600 meters beneath the seabed in the North Sea. Norway has over 25 years of experience with safe CO₂ storage. Longship is a technological and political breakthrough that lays the foundation for a new green industry in Norway and Europe.