Norne Thorning Storage ApS, a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy, has secured an exploration license from Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities to assess the potential for underground CO2 storage in the Thorning structure, located in Jutland.
Working in partnership with state-owned Nordsøfonden, Norne will begin a detailed exploration program to evaluate whether the geological formation can safely and permanently store carbon dioxide. If the site proves viable, full-scale storage operations could begin before 2030.
The license gives Norne and Nordsøfonden exclusive rights to apply for a CO2 storage permit, pending final approval by the Danish Energy Agency.
This process will also require all environmental, safety, and financial standards to be met prior to any facility development.
“The exploration work program has been carefully designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the deep geological structures and their ability to safely and permanently store CO2,” said Lars Bo Christiansen, President of Norne Climate Impact.
The Thorning license marks a major step forward for Norne, which has been backed by Fidelis since 2021 and recognized as a Project of Common Interest by the European Commission in 2023.
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The project aims to provide a long-term storage solution for carbon emissions from hard-to-decarbonize sectors, advancing Denmark and the EU toward their climate targets.
“We look forward to working alongside the DEA and collaborating with Nordsøfonden to explore the CO2 storage potential of the Danish subsoil, with the hope of establishing Thorning as a safe site for CO2 storage,” said Bengt Järlsjö, Co-Founder and President of Fidelis New Energy.
“This license award highlights Denmark’s leadership in decarbonization once again, aiding both Danish and European industries in their pursuit of significant carbon emission reductions.”
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