Green Industry - Capture and Carbon Storage (CCS)

Nordic & North-European CCS Landscape

The Nordic and North-European regions are at the forefront of CCS deployment, driven by ambitious climate policies and strong industrial collaboration. The Northern Lights project in Norway (Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies) is the first cross-border, open-source CO₂ transport and storage initiative, setting the stage for large-scale CCS infrastructure in Europe. Additionally, Sweden and Denmark have integrated CCS into their industrial decarbonization roadmaps, with projects such as Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS initiative and Ørsted’s carbon capture plans at Avedøre power station.

Norconsult actively supports CCS developments in the Nordic region, leveraging decades of industrial process expertise to integrate carbon capture solutions into cement, steel, and waste-to-energy sectors. Our experience with brownfield integration ensures that existing facilities can transition towards carbon neutrality efficiently.

CCS Optimization & Decision-Making Framework

Norconsult leverages its proprietary ISY Decision-Making Framework to drive concept selection and value engineering in CCS projects. Our systematic, data-driven approach assesses key variables such as:

• Capture technology selection (Post-combustion, Pre-combustion, Oxy-fuel, and Direct Air Capture)
• Energy integration strategies to optimize process efficiency
• Cost-benefit analysis for different transportation and storage options
• Regulatory compliance and permitting roadmaps
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning

This approach ensures that CCS projects align with economic, regulatory, and technical constraints, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions.

Expertise Across the CCS Value Chain

• CO₂ Capture: Flue gas conditioning, post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxy-fuel, and DAC technologies
• CO₂ Transport & Storage: Compression, pipelines, shipping, geological storage, and EOR solutions
• Energy & Heat Integration: Waste heat recovery and process optimization
• Regulatory & Permitting: EIAs, compliance with EU ETS and permitting applications
• Economic Feasibility: CAPEX & OPEX modeling, LCCA analysis, and financial structuring

Project Execution & Management

Norconsult provides end-to-end project management support, ensuring seamless project execution across different phases:

• Pre-FEED: Concept development, site selection, and feasibility analysis
• FEED: Engineering design, process optimization, risk assessments, and Owner’s Engineer services
• EPC & Construction: Procurement oversight, construction management, Assurance Engineering, and commissioning support
• Operational Support: Maintanance, compliance assurance, and performance optimization

Why Choose Norconsult for CCS?

Norconsult combines deep domain expertise with a strong track record in industrial process integration, energy optimization, and regulatory compliance. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that CCS projects are designed with a holistic, cost-effective, and sustainable approach.

By leveraging our proven methodologies, proprietary decision-making frameworks, and cutting-edge engineering solutions, we help clients navigate the complexities of CCS implementation—delivering projects that are both technically robust and financially viable.