A new BECCS project in Norway is marking a milestone for engineered carbon removal, achieving what developers describe as the first permanent storage of biogenic carbon dioxide captured from biogas production.
The initiative, led by Inherit Carbon Solutions in partnership with HoopCO2 and Northern Lights JV, has begun transporting and storing liquefied CO2 captured from a wastewater treatment facility. The carbon is now being injected into geological formations approximately 8,500 feet beneath the North Sea seabed.
The captured CO2 originates from the Veas wastewater treatment plant in Slemmestad, which serves more than 800,000 people in the greater Oslo region. As organic waste breaks down during biogas production, carbon dioxide is released as a natural byproduct. Instead of entering the atmosphere, this stream is captured, purified, and prepared for transport.
Linking capture to permanent storage
Once liquefied, the CO2 is transported to a coastal terminal in Øygarden before being sent via pipeline to offshore storage. This infrastructure is operated by Northern Lights, which has positioned itself as a commercial provider of CO2 transport and storage services since launching operations in 2025.
By combining biogenic carbon capture with permanent geological storage, the project falls under the category of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) – a pathway widely seen as critical for achieving net-negative emissions.
Because the carbon originates from biological sources, its removal effectively extracts CO2 from the natural carbon cycle rather than simply reducing new emissions.
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Inherit Carbon Solutions is overseeing the full value chain, from capture through to storage, and issuing verified carbon removal credits to buyers. These credits are certified through Puro.earth, placing the project among a limited pool of operational, third-party verified carbon removal initiatives globally.
The development highlights growing momentum behind integrated carbon removal systems that connect industrial CO2 sources with dedicated storage infrastructure.
As more projects move from pilot to operation, BECCS pathways like this one are expected to play an increasingly prominent role in both compliance markets and voluntary carbon trading.
“For the first time, biogenic CO2 from biogas production is being permanently stored underground. I am proud that Inherit is now operational with our first project,” said Kaja Voss, CEO of Inherit Carbon Solutions. “This proves that the full value chain works, from capture at a biogas facility to permanent storage below the seabed.”
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