A feasibility study funded by the Swedish Energy Agency to construct a logistics hub for collected carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port has commenced.
The project, named Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden (NICE), aims to establish a regional, sustainable and cost-efficient infrastructure for carbon dioxide capture, interim storage and transportation in eastern Sweden.
The feasibility study plans to follow an overall proof of concept evaluation with the involvement of participating stakeholders to clarify the prerequisites and conditions for establishing interim storage facilities at Stockholm Norvik Port.
Ports of Stockholm will reportedly commence an in-depth feasibility study with the goal to develop a system solution proposal.
“A future transportation solution with Stockholm Norvik Port as a CCS node would encompass a significant proportion of the carbon dioxide transport from Sweden,” Jens Holm, Chair of the Board of Ports of Stockholm, explained.
The system is reported to be open to third-party access for a higher cost-efficiency, with the capability to increase the potential for the reduced emissions and negative emissions in long-terms.
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Johan Wallén, Chief Commercial Officer at Ports of Stockholm, stated: “With our state-of-the-art facilities and perfect location in the Stockholm region, being involved in enabling a future sustainable transportation and infrastructure solution was an obvious choice for us”.
The feasibility study is expected to give support for future decision-making by Ports of Stockholm and other stakeholders for the possible next step to take in the planning for a carbon dioxide management and transportation node at Stockholm Norvik.
This study in partnership with Stockholm Exergi, Mälarenergi, Söderenergi, Vattenfall, Heidelberg Materials, Nordkalk, and Plagazi is scheduled to conclude this year.
The King and the Crown Princess of Sweden visited the port on 26 April and ceremonially cut the ribbon.
