DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC ‘s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, a significant milestone in the Middle East’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts. This certification supports ADNOC‘s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 and aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
The certification, based on the ISO 27914 standard, verifies the long-term feasibility of storing CO2 in the Simsima and UER saline reservoirs. This is a crucial step in decarbonizing the Ruwais industrial site and demonstrates the region’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Santiago Blanco, Executive Vice President at DNV, emphasized the importance of this milestone for both ADNOC and the region.
“This project serves as a tangible step toward meeting the UAE’s Net Zero goals and highlights the vital role that CCS will play in shaping a sustainable energy future,” Blanco said.
DNV’s 2024 Energy Transition Outlook underscores the accelerating global energy transition and the critical role of CCS in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially in hard-to-abate sectors.
Hanan Balalaa, ADNOC Senior Vice President for New Energies, stated: “The certification of ADNOC’s West Aquifer site by DNV builds on our track record of successful deployment of carbon capture across Abu Dhabi and our global leadership in this critical decarbonization solution.”
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“We will continue to work with our partners and customers to develop and scale up this technology as we aim to expand our carbon capture capacity to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2030.”
The certification underscores the importance of independent verification to ensure industry best practices. DNV’s rigorous assessment process, including due diligence across all technical aspects, guarantees the site’s suitability for safe and effective CO2 storage.
The West Aquifer project is part of ADNOC’s broader CCS initiatives to reduce industrial CO2 emissions. Its success showcases the region’s ability to adopt advanced climate mitigation solutions and sets a precedent for future initiatives across the Middle East.
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