CO2 Capture Project

Eight global energy companies have joined forces to research and develop sophisticated technology for separating carbon dioxide (CO₂) and subsequently storing it in geological formations. This may result in an environmentally friendly supply of energy to the world’s population at competitive prices.

Phase 1 of the project was carried out in the years 2000 – 2004. Technologically sophisticated development work revealed a cost-cutting potential of more than 50% per tonne of CO₂. Participants in Phase 1 were BP, Chevron Texaco, EnCana, Eni, Hydro, Shell, Statoil and Suncor.
In view of the promising results from Phase 1, it was decided that the project should continue through Phase 2 in the period 2005-2007. The goal is to further develop the best technologies from Phase 1, so that the building of a pilot facility can start in 2008.

A Hydro-developed technology, based on hydrogen-conducting membranes, offered the best cost-cutting potential, but there are a number of challenges and commercialization is a long way off. Hydro will continue its active contribution through CCP’s technical working groups.