Aker Solutions has been selected to carry out front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for a planned CO2 terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania, marking a further step in the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure in the Baltic region.
The contract was awarded by KN Energies, which is leading the terminal project as part of the CCS Baltic Consortium. The broader initiative aims to establish the first cross-border CCS value chain in the region, linking industrial emitters with transport and offshore storage solutions.
The planned facility is expected to handle around 2.8 million tons of CO2 annually. It will receive emissions captured from industrial sources in Lithuania, Latvia, and neighboring countries, before temporarily storing and shipping the CO2 to permanent storage sites beneath the North Sea.
Advancing regional CO2 transport and storage
Under the FEED scope, Aker Solutions will refine the technical design of the terminal and assess options for future expansion. The project builds on earlier technical studies and is intended to support the development of scalable infrastructure for CO2 handling and logistics.
The Klaipėda terminal has been designated a Project of Common Interest by the European Commission and is receiving financial support through the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Energy program.
The designation highlights its strategic role in strengthening cross-border energy and climate infrastructure.
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Aker Solutions brings decades of experience in CCS-related engineering, including work on projects such as Northern Lights CCS project and Oslo CCS project. Its involvement is expected to help advance the project toward a final investment decision, currently targeted for 2027.
The FEED phase is scheduled to conclude in the third quarter of 2026, with more than 100 engineers contributing across multiple international offices. Subject to final approvals, the terminal is expected to begin operations by 2030.
By enabling the aggregation and transport of CO2 across borders, the project is positioned to play a key role in supporting industrial decarbonization efforts across the Baltic region and integrating it into Europe’s emerging CCS network.
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