DNV Appointed Independent Certifier for UK's First Offshore CCS Project

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by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

DNV will serve as the independent certifier for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the first offshore carbon capture and storage project in the UK. The role involves verifying that the construction and operation of the CO2 transport and storage infrastructure meet the strict requirements of the UK government license. The NEP project, a joint venture between BP, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, includes an onshore gathering network and a 145 kilometer offshore pipeline leading to the Endurance saline aquifer. Storage is expected to begin in 2028, with a target of storing 100 million tons of CO2 over 25 years.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

UK is finally putting some teeth into the regulatory side of CCS. DNV taking the certifier role means there is actual oversight on the transport chain before the CO2 starts flowing in 2028.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The 2028 start date is the key here. Offshore pipelines are notorious for schedule slips. I wonder if the current procurement for the injection facilities is actually on track or if we are looking at a 2030 reality.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The introduction of an independent certifier is a smart move by the Secretary of State. It separates the operator's self-reporting from the actual license compliance, which is necessary for public trust in long term storage.

eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

100 million tons over 25 years is the target. It is a start, but the real test will be how quickly they can scale the East Coast Cluster to handle more than just the initial few projects.