Three companies offered acreage for CO2 storage
12/19/2024 Today, three companies have been offered exploration licences for CO2 storage in two areas in the North Sea.
The authorities have reviewed applications from six companies following announcement of three suitable acreage in June 2024.
The companies are:
- Aker BP ASA
- Equinor Low Carbon Solutions AS
- Harbour Energy Norge AS
This is the seventh time acreage is being awarded for CO2 storage pursuant to the CO2 Storage Regulations.
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Press release from the Ministry of Energy (Norwegian)
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Updated: 12/19/2024
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