The Danish Energy Agency has received two bids for permits to explore and use subsurface areas for CO2 storage in three coastal regions of Denmark, following a tender that was launched in early 2025.
Opened on January 9, the tender targets three coastal zones—Jammerbugt, Lisa, and Inez—chosen due to their favorable geological conditions for underground CO2 storage.
These areas were identified by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) as particularly suitable for the purpose.
By the March 6 deadline, CarbonCuts submitted a proposal to assess the feasibility of CO2 storage in these regions. The second application came from a partnership between TotalEnergies and Mitsui & Co.
A strategic environmental review of these areas has already been conducted to ensure that CO2 storage can be safely and responsibly managed. Before permits are granted, thorough investigations must be carried out to confirm the geological suitability and safety of CO2 storage in the subsurface.
The Danish Energy Agency is now reviewing the applications, evaluating both the technical expertise and financial capability of the applicants, as well as their proposed work plans.
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Henrik Sulsbrück, Head of CO2 Storage at the Danish Energy Agency, remarked, “Denmark has good geological conditions and is an attractive place to investigate further in relation to CO2 storage. This confirms the interest and the 2 applications that the Danish Energy Agency has now received.”
“CO2 storage is a crucial part of the solution to the climate challenges we are facing, and is for the benefit of us all. And at the same time, Denmark has the necessary framework that ensures that CO2 storage can be carried out responsibly – both in relation to safety, nature and the environment,” he added.
In February 2023, Denmark granted three exploration permits for offshore CO2 storage, and in June 2024, three additional permits for onshore CO2 storage exploration. The Danish Energy Agency is currently processing an application for a fourth onshore exploration permit.
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