Gassnova SF is the

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state enterprise for

carbon capture and storage Carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture and sequestration is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) before it enters the atmosphere, transporting it, and storing it (carbon sequestration) for centuries or millennia. Usually th ...

. Gassnova facilitates the development of technology and solutions that can ensure cost efficient and progressive solution for the capture and storage of {{CO2.

State enterprise

Gassnova was established by the Norwegian authorities in 2005 to further the development of technologies and knowledge related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and, in addition to this, serve as the adviser to the government on this issue. Gassnova is tasked with administrating the research and financing program, CLIMIT, and with ensuring the testing and developing of CCS technologies at the Technology Center Mongstad (TCM). Both CLIMIT and TCM are central elements in the work to realize Europe's first industrial-scale project for carbon capture and storage, now named Longship CCS.

Coordinating Longship CCS

Gassnova has coordinated the studies at the emission sites o
Norcem’s cement factory in Brevik
owned by Heidelberg Cement as well as at th
Fortum Oslo Varme’s (FOV)
energy recovery plant in Oslo. Longship CCS will demonstrate that the technology is functional for larger industrial plants and can set a new standard for the future's industrial projects. Gassnova has evaluated the potential gains and prepared a decision basis for the government whic
delivered a proposal on financing of the CCS demo project
On 14 December 2020, th
Norwegian Parliament decided to support the development of Longship
in line with the Government's recommendation. Gassnova SF was established on 29 June 2007 as a continuation of the administrative body Gassnova and is located in Porsgrunn. The CEO is Roy Vardheim.

External links

GassnovaCCS NorwayCLIMITTechnology Center Mongstad (TCM)Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Carbon capture and storage Climate change in Norway Natural gas companies of Norway Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Government-owned companies of Norway Energy companies established in 2005 Technology companies established in 2005 2005 establishments in Norway