UK government backs Harbour Energy's Viking CCS project for 10 million tonnes CO2 storage by 2035

The UK government has approved development funding for Harbour Energy's Viking carbon capture and storage project in the Humber region. The project aims to store up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2035, making it one of the larger CCS initiatives in the UK. This backing signals continued government support for carbon capture as part of the country's net zero strategy. Harbour Energy, primarily known as a North Sea oil and gas producer, is positioning Viking as a key piece of industrial decarbonization infrastructure. The Humber region is a major industrial hub, and the project could help reduce emissions from local heavy industry. However, the article does not detail the funding amount, the storage site specifics, or how captured CO2 will be transported. These are important details for assessing the project's viability and timeline.