Rotterdam Energy Storage Project in the Netherlands

What is the port of Rotterdam CO2 transport hub & offshore storage project?

The Port of Rotterdam CO 2 transport hub and offshore storage (Porthos) project is an innovative carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) project being prepared near Europe’s biggest port Rotterdam in South Holland, Netherlands.

How can CO2 be stored in Rotterdam?

Porthos Porthos is developing a project to transport CO2 from industrial companies in the port of Rotterdam and store it in empty gas fields under the North Sea. Thanks to Porthos, some 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 will be captured annually and stored permanently.

How will Porthos transport CO2 from industrial companies in Rotterdam?

The pipeline is now being constructed. Porthos is developing a project to transport CO2 from industrial companies in the port of Rotterdam and store it in empty gas fields under the North Sea. Thanks to Porthos, some 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 will be captured annually and stored permanently.

When will the Porthos project start in Rotterdam?

In 2024 construction will begin in Rotterdam, with the Porthos system expected to be operational by 2026. The Porthos infrastructure requires an investment of €1.3 billion. With the final investment decision reached, Porthos will now award contracts required to realise the project.

What is the Rotterdam CO2 project?

It is proposed to be developed as an open-access project to capture, transport, and store the CO 2 produced from refineries, chemical, and hydrogen plants in the Port of Rotterdam area in empty gas fields in the North Sea. The Rotterdam port region accounts for approximately 16% of the total CO 2 emissions in the Netherlands.

Why is CO2 storage important in the Netherlands?

Hans Meeuwsen, Porthos director: “CO2 storage is crucial if we want to achieve the climate goals in the Netherlands. This investment decision is an important starting point for future developments in CO2 storage in the Netherlands.”