DNV has certified the feasibility for CO2 storage of ADNOC’s West Aquifer site in the UAE, marking a significant step in the region’s efforts toward carbon capture and storage (CCS).
According to DNV, the issuance of the Certificate of Feasibility for the West Aquifer project covers the initial subsurface assessments of the Simsima and UER saline reservoirs. The project, guided by DNV-SE-0473, which is based on the ISO 27914 standard, is a vital first step in verifying long-term CO2 storage feasibility.
This project serves as a tangible step toward meeting the UAE’s Net Zero goals and highlights the vital role that CCS will play in shaping a sustainable energy future.
… said Santiago Blanco, Executive Vice President & Regional Director Southern Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Africa, Energy Systems at DNV
As noted in DNV’s 2024 Energy Transition Outlook, the global energy transition is accelerating, with significant investments in CCS technologies expected to play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The report highlights that CCS is essential for achieving net-zero targets, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.
The certification of ADNOC’s West Aquifer site by DNV builds on our track record of successful deployment of carbon capture across Abu Dhabi and our global leadership in this critical decarbonization solution. We will continue to work with our partners and customers to develop and scale up this technology as we aim to expand our carbon capture capacity to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2030.
… commented Hanan Balalaa, ADNOC Senior Vice President for New Energies
