INEOS and Royal Wagenborg Unveil First European Offshore CO2 Carrier
- Carbon Destroyer 1 is the first European-built offshore CO2 carrier for Project Greensand.
- The vessel will be operational by late 2025 or early 2026.
- It will transport CO2 from the Port of Esbjerg to the Nini West offshore platform.
- Captured CO2 will be stored 1,800 meters beneath the seabed in depleted oil reservoirs.
Project Overview
INEOS Energy and Royal Wagenborg have launched Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built offshore CO2 carrier, as part of Project Greensand. This initiative aims to establish a commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain in Europe.
Technical Specifications
The vessel is based on Wagenborg’s EasyMax design, adapted for handling CO2 under pressure and at low temperatures. It meets high safety and environmental standards, aligning with maritime sustainability goals.
Operational Timeline
Carbon Destroyer 1 is expected to be fully operational by late 2025 or early 2026, coinciding with the start of Project Greensand’s permanent commercial-scale CO2 storage operations.
Logistics and Infrastructure
The vessel will operate between the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark and the Nini West offshore platform. A new CO2 terminal is under construction at the Port of Esbjerg, featuring six large storage tanks and infrastructure to support scalable CO2 transport.
CO2 Storage Process
Captured CO2, initially from Danish biogas plants, will be delivered to the terminal by truck, temporarily stored, and then transferred to Carbon Destroyer 1. The vessel will transport the CO2 to the Nini Field, where it will be injected over 1,800 meters beneath the seabed into certified depleted oil reservoirs for safe, long-term storage.
Source: INEOS