Höegh Evi and Aker BP Launch the Next Generation of CO₂ Logistics

In the beginning of June Höegh Evi and Aker BP received an approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for a next-generation liquid CO₂ transporter. Developed in Norway, the vessel will transport captured CO₂ safely and cost-effectively from European industrial emitters to offshore sequestration facilities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The DNV approval includes a comprehensive assessment of the vessel's design, including the onboard CO₂ conditioning module. It is the first vessel to be tested according to DNV's new CO2-RECOND class notation, which has been specifically developed for handling and treating CO₂.

By integrating CO₂ conditioning and offloading functions directly into the shuttle carriers, the design minimizes complexity, reduces the risk of mixing contaminants and ensures reliable injection into offshore reservoirs. The facility is initially designed to store up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, but can be scaled to meet growing market demand. Two approved variants of CO₂ vessels will provide a total capacity of up to 50,000 m³ of liquid CO₂.

The approval is an important step for the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain and industrial decarbonization in Europe.

"This award from DNV confirms the strength of our technical solution, which is key to realizing Höegh Evi and Aker BP's unique CCS offering. Together we can offer a cost-effective pathway to decarbonization by connecting large carbon emitters with permanent storage at sea," said Nils Jakob Hasle, EVP Clean Energy at Höegh Evi.