Carbon Catalyst Limited (CCL) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Poseidon CO2 injection test on Monday, 10th February. This groundbreaking operation, the first of its kind in UK waters, marks a significant milestone for both the UK and the Poseidon Joint Venture (PJV). CCL would like to express its gratitude to the PJV operator, Perenco UK, for achieving this key landmark.
The Poseidon injection test utilises Petrodec’s Erda rig, specially equipped for the injection of CO2 into the H compartment of the Leman depleted gas field in the UK Southern North Sea. This operation follows the successful recompletion of the H27 well in August 2024.
Following a successful injection test, the PJV will progress towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2027, and first commercial CO2 injection for permanent storage in 2029. It is anticipated that Poseidon will target an initial annual injection capacity of 1.5 million tonnes of CO2, scaling up to an ultimate annual injection rate of 40 million tonnes. Given this, and the potential 1 billion tonnes storage capacity, Poseidon is set to become one of the largest Carbon Capture & Storage projects in Northwest Europe.
Nick Terrell, Executive Director at Carbon Catalyst, commented:
'CCL is delighted to announce the start of CO2 injection at Poseidon. This project has the potential to play a very significant role in decarbonising both the UK and Continental European economies. As such, reaching this milestone is an extremely positive step in derisking the project and advancing it towards commercial viability.'
For further info on the Poseidon Project, see Perenco web site
Source: Carbon Catalyst
