Electrochemical energy storage in Bergen Norway

Could the Northern Lights project encourage a new industry in Bergen?

The Northern Lights project could lead to the growth of a new industry in Bergen. Through the Northern Lights Project (consisting of Equinor, Shell and Total), Norway is planning to capture, transport and store large volumes of carbon dioxide (CO2) subsea, under the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Where is Northern Lights CO2 stored?

Northern Lights carbon dioxide transport and storage facilities at Øygarden outside Bergen (Photo: Northern Lights) The Northern Lights CO 2 transport and storage facility, in Øygarden, near Bergen, Norway, was officially opened on 26 September. It is a joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies.

How will CO2 be stored in Norway?

The full-scale project includes capture of CO 2 from industrial sources and shipping of liquid CO 2 to an onshore terminal on the Norwegian west coast. From there, the liquified CO 2 will be transported by pipeline to an offshore storage location subsea in the North Sea, for permanent storage.

Where is Bergen Energy Park?

The Energy Park is located in Øygarden, which is an industry-friendly municipality in Vestland county, a 45-minute drive from Bergen city center. It is situated by the main shipping lane with proximity to the traffic hub and industrial clusters at Ågotnes, where Bergen's freight port will also be located.

What's happening with Northern Lights & Stockholm exergi?

This FID follows the signing of a 15-year commercial agreement between Northern Lights and Stockholm Exergi, the Swedish capital's energy supplier, for the cross-border transport and storage of 900,000 tonnes of biogenic CO 2 per year from 2028.