Shipping and piping CO2 are in many cases complementary. However, the benefits as stated below could be considered in the transporation evaluation process.

  • Shipping CO2 can guarantee that the captured CO2 from a power station will be liquefied, transported by vessel and injected in a offshore field. The technology is based on conventional and proven technology.
  • Shipping CO2 does not depend on third-party consent or regulatory approvals that are uncertain and not in control of the parties involved.
  • Shipping CO2 is a flexible option. The vessels can be used after the CCS projects and they can either continue in the CO2 trade or be converted to the standard gas tanker trade.
  • Shipping CO2 is flexible throughout the life of the project, since it allows the client to create a CO2 hub by storing and transporting CO2 for other parties.
  • The lead-time of the shipping solution is usually less than the construction of a pipeline.
  • A shipping solution can be sized-up by adding vessels, while a pipeline need be sized for future transportation growth during its initial construction.
  • Shipping concepts can easily be used in other parts of the world, especially in emerging economies like India or China
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