Copenhagen container energy storage project requirements

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.

Does Denmark have CO2 storage in the North Sea?

The Danish Energy Agency received two applications in the first round of licenses for CO 2 storage in the Danish North Sea. The two applications came from TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S and a consortium consisting of INEOS E&P and Wintershall Dea International.

Can Denmark be a commercial hub for CO2 storage?

The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) has previously demonstrated that the Danish subsurface is particularly suitable for CO 2 storage, both offshore and onshore, thus enabling the opportunity for Denmark to serve as a commercial hub for CO 2 storage from all of Europe. What does the permit entail?

When will Copenhagen Energy be commissioned?

With construction works scheduled to begin late this year, the facilities are expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. Copenhagen Energy has been developing the projects since the start of 2024.