The Longship project, launched by the Norwegian government, announces the development with the official start of operation of its climate initiative. On June 17 and 18, events were held in Oslo and Brevik to mark the completion of the project, which aims to make Norway a benchmark in carbon capture and carbon capture and storage (CCS).(CCS).
The development of the Longship project
The Northern Pathfinder, the second CO₂ carrier in the Northern Lights fleet, was a key player. Together with the first vessel, the Northern Pioneer, these CO₂ transports enable the creation of a safe and reliable infrastructure for the decarbonization of European industry. These vessels support large-scale carbon storage and transport, an essential aspect of achieving the region’s emission reduction targets.
The Northern Pathfinder, with a capacity of 7,500 tons of liquid CO₂, will join the Northern Pioneer in the commissioning phase. This 130-meter vessel has been specially designed for this purpose and is registered in Stavanger, Norway, where it will be managed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha(K Line).
The godmother of the event, Kari Nessa Nordtun, Norwegian Minister of Education, participated in the blessing of the vessel, highlighting the institutional support for this initiative. The first CO₂ shipments of the fleet have started, with the first customer, Heidelberg Materials, involved in the implementation phase.
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Source and photo: Notherns Lights
