Ørsted begins construction on carbon capture projects in Denmark
Power Engineering International
Posted on: 4 December 2023
Ørsted has began construction of two carbon capture (CCS) facilities designed to capture and store carbon emissions in Denmark.
Ørsted has begun construction of two carbon capture (CCS) facilities designed to capture and store carbon emissions from two combined heat and power plants.
The first is the woodchip-fired Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg and the second is the straw-fired unit at Avedøre Power Station in Greater Copenhagen.
According to Ørsted, this project represents Denmark's first full-scale carbon capture project and signals a new era for carbon capture and storage in the country.
It is expected that the carbon capture project, which was awarded a 20-year contract by the Danish Energy Agency in May 2023, will capture 430,000 tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually from the two combined heat and power plants starting from early 2026.
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The capture and storage of carbon from straw- and woodchip-fired power stations remove CO2 from the atmosphere, making a substantial contribution to Denmark's climate targets for 2025 and 2030.
Ole Thomsen, senior vice president and head of Ørsted's Bioenergy business, said: "To combat climate change, we must implement various types of green solutions, and this project is one of the initiatives that will play a pivotal role in our efforts. We look forward to collaborating with our partners, the municipalities, and our stakeholders to ensure the success of this project and achieve our shared climate goals."
Martin Damm, mayor of Kalundborg Municipality, said: "I’m delighted to be part of kick-starting the Danish CCS adventure, a significant step towards meeting Denmark's climate goals that will positively impact the local community in Kalundborg. We already have a robust business environment in Kalundborg, and I’m confident that the carbon capture project will boost the green synergies we already observe, placing Kalundborg firmly on the map."
Søren Friis Trebbien, Mayor of Hvidovre Municipality, says: "It’s positive that Hvidovre's green business profile is now strengthened, and I look forward to following the carbon capture project from the side lines. In Hvidovre, we already have some of the business and educational competencies needed to support the positive impact of the carbon capture project on the local community, making this an excellent match."
