The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has received applications from CarbonCuts A/S and TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S in partnership with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. to explore the potential for CO2 storage in the nearshore areas of Inez, Lisa, and Jammerbugt offshore. The DEA opened a licensing round on 9 January 2025 with an application deadline of 6 March.
The licenses will allow for a thorough examination of the subsurface to evaluate its suitability for safe CO2 storage, which is crucial for reducing greenhouse gases from incineration and large industrial plants. The Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities, Lars Aagaard, must present a report to Parliament before issuing licenses.
“Denmark has good geological conditions and is an attractive place to explore for CO2 storage. The interest confirms it, and the two applications the DEA has received now. CO2 storage is a very important part of the solution in the climate challenges we are in the middle off and something we all will benefit from. Furthermore, Denmark has the necessary framework to ensure timely CO2 storage – and in a manner that is safe for nature and the environment,” says the Head of CO2 storage (CCS) in DEA, Henrik Sulsbrück.
Initial exploration licenses last up to six years, extendable to ten. If the site is deemed suitable, a storage permit for up to 30 years can be requested, after which the site will be closed and monitored. All projects are subject to environmental assessments, ensuring responsible and sustainable practices.
