DNV, Equinor and TotalEnergies announce the start of the second phase of the CETO (CO2 Efficiently Transported via Ocean) joint industry project (JIP). Overall, the project aims to further de-risk the low-pressure CO₂ transport chain, with focus on CO₂ composition. Phase two will generate experimental data to support the development of CO₂ product specifications for ship-based carbon capture and storage (CCS) transport value chains at low pressure. The project is financially supported by GASSNOVA through the CLIMIT programme.
For CCS to reach its full potential as an emissions reduction solution, the ability to transport CO₂ at scale will be critical. While pipelines can effectively transport CO2 over shorter distances, ship transport is necessary in cases where capture sources and storage sites are not so easily connected. A low-pressure value chain is regarded as one possible solution to enable large-scale CO₂ ship transport.
The commencement of CETO II follows the successful completion of the project’s first phase in July 2024. The first phase of the JIP demonstrated that shipping of CO₂ at low-pressure conditions is feasible, and that the technology is ready for initial deployment. However, a dedicated product specification for low-pressure CO₂ must still be developed, as it directly impacts chain design, material selection, and overall operations. (....)