Offshore CO₂ transportation for the energy transition

Closing the CCS value chain

Flexible CCS methods
Safe and reliable
Long term charters

Enabling carbon capture and storage at scale

As carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects move from pilot phase to industrial reality, safe and reliable offshore CO₂ transportation is becoming a critical part of the value chain. Wagenborg combines ship design, construction, ownership and operational expertise to deliver transport solutions that connect industrial emitters with offshore storage locations. The experience gained through Europe's first operational offshore CO₂ transportation projects has positioned Wagenborg at the forefront of this rapidly developing market.

Connecting capture to storage

CCS relies on three essential elements: carbon capture, transportation and permanent storage. Transportation is the vital link that connects emitters to offshore storage infrastructure.

Offshore CO₂ carriers offer a flexible and scalable solution, enabling the transport of captured CO₂ from industrial facilities to offshore storage sites without the need for extensive pipeline networks.

End-to-end maritime expertise

Wagenborg supports the complete lifecycle of offshore CO₂ transportation projects:

Concept development and feasibility studies
Vessel design and shipbuilding support
Asset ownership and investment structures
Crewing, vessel management and operations
Offshore logistics and project execution

By combining these capabilities, we can support customers from initial concept through long-term operations.

Safe and specialised CO₂ transport

Transporting liquid CO₂ requires dedicated expertise, specialised vessel designs and advanced safety systems. Wagenborg has developed knowledge in areas including:

Offshore CO₂ carrier concepts
Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations
Cargo handling and containment systems
Offshore injection operations
Safety management and regulatory compliance

Safety is embedded throughout vessel design and operations, ensuring reliable transport under demanding offshore conditions.

Ready for the next generation of CCS projects

As Europe expands its carbon capture and storage infrastructure, demand for offshore CO₂ transportation is expected to grow significantly. Wagenborg is helping shape this emerging market with practical experience, maritime expertise and scalable transportation concepts.

Our goal is simple: to provide the maritime link that enables large-scale carbon capture and storage.

Proven in practice: Project Greensand

Wagenborg has been involved in the development and operation of Europe's first integrated offshore CO₂ transportation solution, providing valuable experience that can be applied to future CCS projects across Europe. The project demonstrates that offshore CO₂ transportation is no longer a concept, but an operational reality.