A technology for the future
CO2 storage makes good sense

“Carbon capture and storage (CCS) may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. We want to give all Danes the opportunity to familiarise themselves with what CCS is. That’s why, together with others in the growing CCS industry, we have created ‘CO2 in depth’, a Danish information portal about CCS”

Ken Wesnæs, CEO

How CCS technology works

CCS technology (carbon capture, transportation and storage) is an advanced process that captures CO2 from industrial emitters and stores it safely and permanently underground. CO2 is stored in suitable geological formations, rather than released into the atmosphere where it would otherwise harm the climate. The technology is crucial to slowing global warming and meeting both Danish and global climate goals. CCS is a sustainable solution that both reduces climate-damaging emissions and contributes to long-term positive effects and new opportunities.

The CarbonCuts team is committed to developing and delivering safe and responsible CO2 solutions.

The Ruby Project – a Danish pioneer project in CO2 storage

The Ruby Project is a pioneering project within onshore CO2 storage at Rødby on Lolland. The aim is to develop a safe and permanent CO2 storage deep in the subsoil of South Lolland as part of Denmark’s climate strategy. The project is in the exploration phase and is supported by the authorities with a state exploration license. With Ruby, we combine subsurface expertise, advanced technology, and collaboration in the CCS value chain to create climate impact and economic value. Ruby is owned by BlueNord (80%) and the Danish state via Nordsøfonden (20%).

Project Ruby has its own website to increase information and dialog about the project.

Ruby Project’s own website

Find more information about the project goals, timeline and technologies on the project website. It has been created to ensure transparency and promote dialog with both local communities and other stakeholders as the project develops.

Visit project-ruby.com

The value of CCS for the climate fight and the economy

The CCS technology is a key solution in the fight against climate change because it effectively removes and reduces CO2 emissions from industrial processes. The technology is a proven, safe, and scalable method to reduce climate-damaging emissions. With the potential to sequester and store CO2 permanently underground, CCS combines long-term climate benefits with economic returns, making it a future-proof solution.

CO2 storage sites around the world

Sleipner (Norway)

Sleipner, established in 1996, is a leading CCS pioneer project. The Sleipner project is the world’s first offshore CCS project. It captures around 1 million tons of CO2 annually from natural gas production and stores it in a saline aquifer beneath the North Sea. The Norwegian state is making major investments in CO2 storage – and has just announced the ambitious Northern Lights project ready for operation – with a phase 1 capacity of 1.5 million tons annually, which is already booked. The project collects CO2 from industrial sources on land, which is transported by ship and injected into underground formations beneath the seabed in the North Sea. (https://www.equinor.com/energy/carbon-capture-storage)

Project Greensand (Denmark)

Project Greensand is a Danish offshore CO2 storage initiative that aims to store CO2 in the subsoil of the North Sea. In December 2024, the project made a final investment decision of 150 million Euros and plans to begin storage in 2025 or early 2026. https://greensandfuture.com

Gorgon CO2 Injection Project (Australia)

Is one of the world’s largest CCS projects with both offshore and onshore components. CO2 is stored on land in Western Australia. The Gorgon project, located on Barrow Island, started CO2 injection in 2019. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing CO2 from natural gas processing and pumping it into a deep underground reservoir. It can store up to 4 million tons of CO2 per year. https://australia.chevron.com/our-businesses/gorgon

Quest (Canada)

Quest is one of the world’s leading land-based CO2 storage facilities. The Quest facility in Alberta, Canada, has captured and stored over 1 million tons of CO2 annually since 2015. The CO2 is captured from oil extraction and stored deep underground. https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/energy-and-innovation/quest-carbon-capture-and-storage-project.html

Shute Creek (USA)

The land-based Shute Creek facility in Wyoming, USA, has been operating since 1986. It captures CO2 from natural gas production and has the capacity to capture up to 7 million tons of CO2 per year. Most of the captured CO2 is used for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), where it is pumped into oil wells to increase oil production. Some of the CO2 is also permanently stored in underground formations. EOR is not used in Denmark. https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-releases/2021/0101/exxonmobil-announces-carbon-capture-and-storage-expansion-at-shute-creek”

Safety is our priority

CarbonCuts is in the study phase with Project Ruby – and we are not yet storing CO₂. If our studies show that it will be possible, we will always use the most advanced monitoring technologies and geological analysis methods to ensure that storage takes place safely and under fully controlled conditions. We work with authorities and experts to guarantee that all safety standards are met and that our activities do not pose a risk to people or the environment.

CCS is a climate technology with multiple options

The CCS technology is prioritised by the Danish government and is emerging globally as a key climate solution. Carbon capture and storage plays a key role in meeting global climate goals. At CarbonCuts, we are committed to developing safe and efficient solutions for carbon management and storage should Ruby be realised. At the same time, we are exploring opportunities for collaboration on the management and utilisation of CO₂ that can, for example, be used for the production of electro-fuels through Power-to-X technology.