Danmark Cryogenic Energy Storage Demonstration Project

When did CO2 storage start in Denmark?

In February 2023, the Minister for Climate, Energy and Supply granted the first licenses for CO 2 storage in Denmark in order to establish CO 2 storage in the Danish North Sea. In March 2023, Project Greensand injected the first CO 2 into the Danish underground in a pilot and demonstration project supported by the EUDP.

What are Denmark's CO2 storage licenses?

The licenses are an important step towards realizing Denmark’s CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) strategy and will kick start the plan for the development of full-scale CO2 storage in Denmark. The Danish Energy Agency received two applications in the first round of licenses for CO 2 storage in the Danish North Sea.

Can a Danish CCS industry continue after the project closure?

Thanks to the strong partnership between industry and research in the project, we can already now see that we have a solid foundation to continue the development of a Danish CCS industry beyond the project closure”, says Martin Rune Pedersen, Country Manager and Head of CCS at TotalEnergies Denmark, who is coordinating the project.

Can Denmark become a CCS hub?

The Bifrost project provides insight into the technical, operational, and socio-economic aspects of the development of CO2 storage in the North Sea and has produced interesting results on several fronts. “We are pleased with the progress of the project confirming that Denmark is uniquely positioned to become a European CCS hub.

How can CCS contribute to Denmark achieving a 70 % reduction target?

CCS projects such as Bifrost can contribute to Denmark achieving its reduction target of 70% in 2030. The Danish authorities are looking forward to starting the maturation of the CCS concept with their partners in the project, ensuring continued value creation for the Danish State for many years to come.

Is investing in CCS beneficial for Denmark?

CCS is a valuable investment for Denmark, as it will secure continued value creation for the Danish State for many years to come, according to Johannes Sand Poulsen, Head of Infrastructure Assets, Ørsted. The Danish authorities are looking forward to starting the maturation of the CCS concept with their project partners.