Burckhardt Compression has secured a milestone order to supply compression solutions for the world’s first industrial-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier, supporting the Northern Lights CCS project.
The order marks a key step in scaling carbon capture and
storage from pilot initiatives to full industrial deployment.
The LCO₂ carrier will transport liquefied carbon dioxide
safely and efficiently between industrial emitters and permanent storage sites,
including cross-border routes where pipelines are not feasible.
The development is expected to strengthen Europe’s emerging
carbon logistics infrastructure and support wider decarbonisation efforts.
The vessel introduces a new level of industrial scale and
standardisation for CO₂ shipping, enabling multiple emitters to connect to
centralised storage hubs.
This flexibility is seen as critical for industries seeking
viable pathways to reduce emissions.
Burckhardt Compression’s K Laby compressors, known for
efficiency, reliability and durability in marine environments, will be used in
the project.
The company brings decades of experience in gas compression
technologies, adapting its systems for emerging low-carbon applications.
Northern Lights CCS project, the world’s first operational
cross-border CO₂ transport and storage initiative, transports captured
emissions to Øygarden, Norway, for permanent storage beneath the North Sea.
The project, which began operations in 2025, is now
expanding capacity in response to rising European industrial demand.
The collaboration underscores Burckhardt Compression’s role
in enabling scalable carbon capture infrastructure and advancing global energy
transition solutions.
“Industrial‑scale CO₂ shipping is becoming a cornerstone for commercially viable carbon capture and storage,” said Andreas Brautsch, President Systems Division at Burckhardt Compression. “This order demonstrates how proven compressor solutions can help translate climate ambition into reliable operating infrastructure.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service
