Liverpool Bay CCS Installs World’s First Offshore Platform Built for CO2 Storage

Eni CCUS Holding has announced that Liverpool Bay CCS has completed the installation of the new Douglas CCS platform in Liverpool Bay, marking a major step forward in the CO2 transportation and storage project that serves as the backbone of the HyNet industrial decarbonisation cluster in the UK. The platform is the first purpose-built offshore platform dedicated to carbon capture and storage for industrial decarbonisation in the world. It was delivered in less than 18 months from contract award.

 

Details of the Installation

 

Liverpool Bay CCS has completed an installation. It is the Douglas CCS platform. It is located in Liverpool Bay. It marks a major step forward. This is for a storage project.

The project serves a larger cluster. It is a CO2 transport and storage project. It is the backbone of a cluster. This is the HyNet cluster. It supports industrial decarbonisation.

 

The World-First Platform

 

The platform is a world first. It is the first purpose-built platform. It is dedicated to carbon storage. This is for industrial decarbonisation. It is the first of its kind.

The platform serves as an offshore hub. It will receive captured CO2. This comes from industrial facilities. It will distribute the CO2. This goes to storage reservoirs.

 

The Rapid Delivery

 

The platform was delivered quickly. This took less than 18 months. It followed contract award. It used an accelerated programme. This integrated several stages.

The platform is substantial. Its topside weighs 1,885 tonnes. A jacket structure supports it. Foundation piles secure it. These anchor it to the seabed.

 

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The Infrastructure Approach

 

The project combines infrastructure types. It uses purpose-built platforms. It also uses repurposed infrastructure. Existing pipelines will be repurposed. These transport CO2.

This combination is a defining feature. It draws on existing assets. It uses knowledge of depleted reservoirs. This enables efficient delivery. It supports the storage process.

 

The Wider Programme

 

The installation fits a larger programme. Construction is progressing across the network. It is around 50 percent complete. This spans the entire network. It reflects broad progress.

The programme delivers economic benefits. Much expenditure goes to UK supply chains. It supports over 2,000 construction jobs. Long-term roles also feature. These span over 25 years.

 

Significance of the Platform

 

The platform advances decarbonisation. It supports carbon storage. This is for hard-to-abate industries. CCS is a key transition lever. It helps reduce emissions.

The platform is strategically important. It is part of a portfolio. This supports industrial decarbonisation at scale. CCS is described as mature and safe. It is an effective decarbonisation tool.