The UK government has approved development funding for the Viking CCS project, operated by Harbour Energy in the Humber region. This funding supports further technical and commercial work needed to move the project toward a final investment decision. The project aims to transport and store CO2 from one of the UK's most industrialised areas, helping to reduce emissions from heavy industry. Viking CCS completed front-end engineering design in early 2025 and secured a Development Consent Order for its onshore pipeline in April 2025. The project is designed to keep Humber industries competitive while creating skilled jobs and driving economic growth. Harbour Energy is working with government and regulators on next steps before a final investment decision can be made. This milestone signals continued UK government support for carbon capture technology as part of its clean energy strategy. The project's progress depends on regulatory approvals, commercial agreements, and final investment decisions. If it moves forward, Viking CCS could become a significant part of the UK's industrial decarbonisation efforts.
