Facilities / Norway / T&S

Equinor Smeaheia storage phase 1 (start up phase)

Planned Phase: 1 Hub: Wilhelmshaven/Smeahia
Consortium Partners: Equinor Low Carbon Solutions (100%)

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Asset Description

Project Overview

This t&s project is located in Norway (Europe) and is currently Planned. The primary sector classification is T&S. The reported fate of captured carbon is Dedicated storage. The project is associated with the Wilhelmshaven/Smeahia hub. Announcement year: 2022. Final investment decision year: 2026. Planned or actual operation year: 2032. Reported partners: Equinor Low Carbon Solutions (100%).

Governing Policy Ecosystem

Direct Link Regulatory 2024

Norway CO2 Storage & Transport Regulations (Offshore)

Direct Link Regulatory 2025

Norway 2025 CO2 Storage Licensing Round (EXL014)

Direct Link Incentive 2023

Norway Petroleum Tax Act: CCS Deduction & Exemptions

Direct Link Regulatory 2020

Norway Longship Full-Scale CCS Project

Reference Technical Standard 2025

Gold Standard Engineered Removals Activity Requirements (2025)

Reference Market 2024

ICAO CORSIA Carbon Offsetting & CCU Fuel Rules (2024)