The UK’s first carbon capture project moves forward
Xodus Group’s Environmental Statement has played a crucial role in advancing the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) carbon capture project forward.
The Environmental Statement, approved by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning, has allowed for a permit to be granted by the North Sea Transition Authority paving the way for the creation of new infrastructure at Teeside.
“This is a major milestone, not just for the Northern Endurance Partnership but for the UK’s carbon capture and storage sector as a whole,” said Steve Swindell, CEO of Xodus Group.
“The evidence is clear; achieving net zero will be virtually impossible without the rapid scale-up of CCS.”
Project viability
The Environmental Statement assessed offshore CO2 transportation and storage scopes, including the installation of 145 km of subsea pipeline and the drilling of wells for CO2 injection into the Endurance reservoir.
The work combined expertise from Xodus’ Geohazards division and environmental specialists, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and stakeholder collaboration.
“Our team extended traditional Environmental Statement assessments to address new technologies and environmental impacts specific to CO2 transmission and storage,” said Mairi Dorward, Xodus’ environmental specialist.
With marine construction set to commence in 2025 and operations expected by 2028, NEP aims to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually, marking a significant leap in offshore renewables and carbon capture efforts in the UK.
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