The Danish Energy Agency has launched the fourth licensing round for exploration and CO2 storage in three areas near the Danish coast.The licensing round for exploration…
The Danish Energy Agency has launched the fourth licensing round for exploration and CO2 storage in three areas near the Danish coast.
The licensing round for exploration and use of the subsurface for geological storage of CO2 covers Jammerbugt, Lisa and Inez areas.
The areas are among several designated by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) because the geological conditions in these areas are particularly suitable for underground storage of CO2.
A strategic environmental assessment of the areas has already been carried out to ensure that any storage can take place in an environmentally sound manner. Projects and activities related to exploration and storage, including drilling, must also undergo a specific environmental assessment.
The Danish Energy Agency has invited potential applicants to an information meeting on January 15, 2025, where the application process will be further explained.
Several exploration licenses have already been awarded. In February 2023 the Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities granted three offshore exploration licenses for CO2 storage, and in June 2024 three onshore exploration licenses at Havnsø, Rødby and Gassum.
In September 2024 a new licensing
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