The Trudvang carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, operated by Vår Energi in partnership with Storegga and INPEX Idemitsu Norge, has successfully passed its feasibility gate (DG1), marking a significant step toward becoming one of Europe’s leading storage hubs.
Located in the Utsira formation in the North Sea, Trudvang is built on over 25 years of carbon storage experience from nearby Sleipner, the world’s first commercial carbon storage project.
The site is strategically positioned to support European decarbonization efforts by safely and efficiently storing industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
“Trudvang passing DG1 is a major milestone,” said Iain Kilgour, Vår Energi Project Manager, emphasizing the project’s strong technical base, growing customer interest, and the partners’ shared commitment to enabling CCS at scale.
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Trudvang has the potential to store over 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually for at least 25 years, or more than 300 million tonnes in total.
“Ongoing study work indicates that the storage potential could be even higher,” Kilgour noted in a company statement, released in mid-July.
Following the so-called DG1 clearance, a key step in the approval process in Norway, the project team will now focus on aligning commercial agreements and development schedules with anchor customers.
Strengthening collaboration with infrastructure partners will also be a priority as the project progresses toward final investment decisions.
The Trudvang partnership includes Vår Energi CCS AS (40%), INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS (30%), and Storegga Norge AS (30%).
The project reinforces Norway’s position as a key player in the global CCS landscape and aims to accelerate large-scale decarbonization across Europe.
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