With the timelines estimated there is a minimum of 7 years from the screening for a potential CO₂ storage site begins, till a site is in operation. The worst case scenarios is 13 years. This is important to keep in mind for the different business cases in the CCS value chain, as any delays might impact the value stream in a negative way. Finding quality storage sites require detailed insights into a storage site appraisal and development, and it will enable ranking of this important perspective of the possibilities to select the best business opportunity.

Even though the more realistic potential is merely a fraction of the theoretical storage capacity communicated in national CO₂ atlases, the storage potential of both UK, Norway and Denmark is still considerable. When the storage capacity estimates at the different levels of maturity are fully understood by more people, it is likely that some business cases will be calibrated. But still, hundreds of millions of tons of CO₂ emitted and captured in Europe can be stored in the North Sea and onshore Denmark.

A client had set an ambitious CCS strategy with the goal of becoming a leading CO₂ storage provider. But timing was critical. Since location is everything in CO₂ storage, they needed to move fast – and partner with a team that could screen large areas, identify the best opportunities, and adapt quickly to new insights and strategic targets.

The interdependencies in the CCS business value chain are significant, because the CO₂ storage provider can’t commit to a final investment decision, often with billions of Euro at stake, if they don’t have commitment from an emitter. We propose a solution: a portfolio approach.

Robust regulatory oversight is critical for safe and responsible development of CO₂ storage. But with the pace of progress in CCS accelerating, how can regulatory bodies ensure they remain knowledgeable, capable, and one step ahead of the industries they oversee?

What does a good CO2 storage reservoir look like? What does a poor quality reservoir look like? How does the pressure migrate through the aquifer, and why does it matter? In this article you get the answers to those questions.

There exist a discrepancy between the usage of published CO₂ capacity estimates and their intention. Here we explain why it exist and present the SRMS classifcation framework that is the solution to avoid confusion and uncertainty.

The article also explains the lengthy process of an appraisal and development program for a CO₂ storage site, and why it is a lengthy process to mature a potential CO₂ storage site from an idea in a screening project to achieve actual operational status.

A recently acquired oil field in Norway presented more questions than answers. The new operator approached us for support: key regional studies had not been included in the acquisition, leaving important gaps in their understanding of the field’s geological setting.

A CEO from one of Norway’s largest energy companies approached us with a clear ambition to build a strategic understanding of the emerging CCS landscape.

What if you could get real simulation models for your APA2025 application, fast and without software licence fees? Now you can.

Over the past years, we’ve built up a diverse portfolio of geological CO₂ storage projects, totaling more than 20 ventures. Below are some of our most important insights and learnings.

Many in the CCS business view carbon removal credits as a financing tool for CO₂ capture and storage projects, but the immature market and risks in geological storage make early credit purchases uncertain.

When an unexpected CCS license round was announced, our client needed to act fast. They faced a complex task: to deliver the technical groundwork and mature potential storage sites to application-ready level – all within just three weeks.