Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and Air Liquide are joining forces in ‘Fluxys c-grid Antwerp,’ a joint venture that will build and operate a CO2 pipeline network in the Antwerp port area to connect industrial players to permanent underground storage solutions.
CO2 capture and utilisation/storage (CCUS) is essential for industry to achieve its transition objectives, especially for hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as steel, petrochemical, cement, and lime production.
With this pipeline network, Fluxys c-grid Antwerp will provide an essential part of the value chain through which the captured CO2 from Antwerp’s industry and beyond can be transported to the Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub or other exit points on adjacent networks.
The construction of the first phase of this pipeline network has recently started and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. It is supported by the European Commission’s financing programme ‘Connecting Europe Facility for Energy’ (CEF-E) and VLAIO.
Further expansion will follow market demand in the coming years and is open to connect to the regional Flemish backbone and neighbouring countries.
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Fluxys c-grid Antwerp has been established as a subsidiary of Fluxys Belgium, which holds a majority stake alongside Pipelink and Air Liquide as minority shareholders.
By the end of this month, together under the new joint venture, the port will apply as the Local CO2 Network Operator for the Antwerp port area.
