Onshore CO2 Storage in Denmark
Welcome to the Ruby Project by CarbonCuts, a pioneering Danish CCS initiative. It is our mission to create a cutting-edge CO₂ storage facility near Rødby, Lolland. Ruby is located in a prime geological structure, handpicked and assessed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and GEUS as ideal for CO₂ storage.
In 2023, the DEA invited companies to apply for licenses to conduct in-depth studies in these promising areas, and we're excited to be in the running for the Rødby structure. It is our initial goal to store around 1 million tons of CO₂ per year, with plans for future expansion.
The Rødby land-based geological structure is an underground saltwater reservoir, spanning a 10 x 20 km area and perfectly suited for CO₂ storage. Its strategic location allows for efficient CO₂ reception, not just from local sources but also from the broader Baltic Sea region.
The Ruby Project is recognised as a flagship initiative in Denmark for geological CO₂ storage, setting a benchmark for other countries and regions in their quest for effective and secure CO₂ storage solutions. Join us on this journey towards a sustainable future!
Transport and reception of CO₂
We are assessing various methods for handling CO₂ in Rødby, aiming to pioneer Denmark's CO₂ transport and storage efforts. Primarily, we expect CO₂ to arrive by sea, but we're also prepared for train transport. Train import is a potential additional method, supplementing our seaway strategy. We're also considering truck and pipeline options.
Our maritime approach involves three options for CO₂ management: 1) Ships arriving directly at the harbor quay. 2) Vessels unloading onto a custom-built barge near the harbor. 3) Ships offloading to a barge moored to a buoy offshore. The innovative barge options being explored are funded partly by the Danish Maritime Fund, moving us towards a more sustainable future. See the reception options described in the animated illustration.
Why the island of Lolland is a excellent location for a
CCUS hub
Political goodwill and action
We are experiencing strong support from visionary local politicians who see CCUS as a key element in expanding Lolland position as a green energy hub. We are also working closely with the regional business development organisation Business Lolland Falster.
Visionary thinking
We receive great support from the municipality, which actively facilitates integration between CarbonCuts as a storage operator and other stakeholders, including CO2 emitters, PtX producers, district heating providers, biogas companies, and the local community.
A developed energy system
Lollands well-developed green electricity production (wind and solar) as well as the future access to natural gas and biogas will increasingly attract companies that also require a well-functioning CO2 infrastructure.
Geographical location
Our CO2 storage will be accessible to emitters from the entire Baltic Sea region. Lollands strong relationships with our German neighbors through the Femern collaboration provide a solid foundation for CarbonCuts to eventually store CO2 from German emitters.
Port infrastructure
The Femern Belt work harbor near Rødby can be expanded, and it can used for importing CO2 via sea route from Baltic sea countries.
Geology
The Rødby structure is ideal for CO2 storage. It has already been drilled with two wells and is now further investigated via seismic data collected by GEUS. CarbonCuts are actively conducting our own subsurface studies, assisted by experts from GEUS.
Direct access
from the Baltic Sea
As an important part of the project, Carbon Cuts plans to build a terminal to receive CO2 along with an intermediate storage facility in the nearby harbor. CO2 can be imported via pipeline, train, or ship.
Ruby aims to both store CO2 or use it for the production of green fuels. In all parts of Project Ruby, Carbon Cuts works closely with both local authorities and the local industry planning to use CO2 in Power-to-X plants.
Beyond its local and national importance, Ruby can also become a significant contributor to fight global warming because the CO2 storage can receive and store CO2 from nearby countries such as Sweden, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Germany.
Great things take time
CarbonCuts conduct a thorough assessment of geological and environmental factors to determine the suitability of the site for carbon storage. Factors such as the location, depth, porosity, and permeability of the geological formations are considered. Additionally, appropriate permits and regulatory approvals must be obtained, and stakeholders must be engaged and consulted.
During the development, detailed engineering, design work and construction are undertaken to prepare the site for carbon dioxide storage.
This involve drilling injection and monitoring wells and installing infrastructure, such as intermediate storage, pipelines and harbour terminal.
Once operational, carbon dioxide are received through pipes connecting harbour terminal and injecting-site.
Continuous monitoring and testing are required to ensure the integrity of the storage reservoir and to track the movement of the injected carbon dioxide in the geological formation.
Contact
Interesting to know more about The Ruby Project, please get in touch.
Kontakt
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