Large-scale Storage of CO2 on the Norwegian Shelf Enabling CCS Readiness in Europe

Fast implementation of CO2 storage on a large scale is needed to meet the international targets on reduced CO2 emissions. In the absence of a commercial market, Norwegian R&D actors have formulated a vision that implies storage of more than 10 million tons CO2 per year on the Norwegian shelf. The purpose is to restore the momentum of CCS research, to direct and coordinate on-going and future efforts to develop the technology, and to motivate industry and authorities to engage in a more forceful schedule for CCS deployment. Based on a review of technology needs, a case-based study is proposed to apply and improve the knowledge and technologies needed by industry to undertake field development studies by 2018.