A local solution with a global impact
Gismarvik CO2 hub
The planned CO2 hub at Gismarvik can be one of Europe’s largest injection hubs with an annual capacity for intermediate storage of 24 million tonnes before transported to CO2 storages in the North Sea. With an accessible location and deep-water quay, Horisont Energi can be an enabler to reduce Norwegian and European emissions at scale.
Key facts
CO2 hub capacity:
24 million tonnes CO2 annually
Location:
Haugalandet Industrial Park, port of Gismarvik
Technical solution:
Technical mature project with flexibility to connect to several licenses in the North Sea
Local emissions:
Solution to enable zero emission industry in Rogaland
CO2 import:
Local CO2 by pipeline or trucks, offloading European CO2 from ships.
Estimated production start:
2029
The Gismarvik CO2 hub is a technical mature project with robust operations and economics of scale. With its location on the Norwegian coast, the CO2 hub will be close to European ports and available to connect to several CO2 storages.
Here is a presentation of the project: https://horisontenergi.no/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/22-Gismarvik-Co2-Hub_-Horisont-Energi_L.Brenne.pdf
A recent study done by SINTEF and CCS Haugalandet – a local CCS cluster, shows that an onshore terminal for intermediate CO2 storage enables cost efficient CCS value chains for local customers and industry. In the Haugalandet CCS-cluster there is potential to reduce emissions by 1,5 million tonnes annually in Rogaland.
Key points about Gismarvik CO2 hub:
- Gismarvik CO2 injection hub has been developed since 2021, supported by completed concept studies.
- The facility is built on mature technology and use of renewable power, secured for the first operational phase of the project
- Funded studies performed for connecting offshore licences and import of local CO2 from emitters in Rogaland
- Scalable solution with flexibility to connect several licences with subsea pipelines and adjustable to the development in the CCS market
- Conceptual design in place to support tie-in of a future European CO2 pipeline
Horisont Energi’s Gismarvik CO2 hub and cross-border CO2 infrastructure network is granted EU Project of Mutual Interest – PMI status.
CO2 terminals and hubs as a concept will enable the development of a land-based CCS industry in Norway bridging the gap between European customers and the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The CCS industry in Norway is developing rapidly, as well as the need and demand for storage from European customers. We want to be at the forefront of this development using technology solutions that is scalable and accessible.
With the experience of using CCS technology in Norway for decades, and the estimated storage capacity offshore equivalent to the EUs CO2 emissions over 25 years – Norway is the perfect host for a CCS industry.
Industrial Symbioses Haugalandet
Industrial Symbiosis Haugalandet is intended as a part of the industry’s corporate social responsibility, working for increased circularity and better utilization of resources in Rogaland, Norway. Gismarvik CO2 hub is an attractive solution for future zero emission industry in Haugaland Business Park.
The partners in the project are Horisont Energi, Eramet, Hydro, Equinor, Gassco and Haugaland Business Park.
https://haugaland-park.no/en/industriell-symbiose-haugalandet/
The CCS industry explained
What does CCS stand for? Why is it defined as one of the key measures by the IPCC (UN’s intergovernmental panel on climate change) to prevent and reverse climate change? How does the technology work, and why is Norwegian industry key to develop the CCS market?
We know it’s a lot to take in. The most important thing to remember about CCS is that it is crucial in reducing emissions in the short run, and in the long run enabling negative emissions.