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CCUS, the capture and storage or utilization of CO2, is a crucial component in the green transition and a prerequisite for Denmark's goal of a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.

CCUS involves capturing CO2 either from the atmosphere or from point sources such as incineration plants, production facilities, etc., with the aim of permanent storage underground (CCS) or utilization as a raw material to produce alternative fuels such as methanol or jet fuel in Power-to-X (CCU). Reliable and efficient collection of CO2 requires control over the processes and the physical conditions at the facilities.

The Danish subsoil is particularly suitable for CO2 storage, and the technologies to capture and store CO2 already exist, but there is a need to further develop, optimize, and scale them - just as our infrastructure needs to be expanded to support safe import, transport, storage, and utilization of CO2. Rapid expansion must not be based on solutions that later create new problems.

CCUS is largely described and regulated by the EU. It can be a comprehensive task to comply with all regulations and standards for a developer. Likewise, there are still some areas where standards are lacking. Overall, the challenges are to become familiar with the requirements from standards and legislation with minimal resource consumption. FORCE Technology offers services for the entire CCUS value chain in several areas, including:

Service

Materials and corrosion

CO2, along with other factors such as the presence of impurities from flue gas, including sulfur compounds and moisture, and under conditions of high pressure and extreme temperatures, can pose a challenge for the materials used in, for example, pipes, tanks, valves, pumps, and wells. Therefore, it is crucial to choose the right materials already in the design phase, both for CO2 capture plants and for components to be used in facilities, transport, or storage of CO2.

You can get advice on and have materials tested to ensure they hold up once installed. We also test existing infrastructure to be used for, for example, the transport or storage of CO2.

In the event of a failure, you can also find out what went wrong to avoid it happening again.

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Consultancy on PED and CE marking

When handling CO2 either at facilities or in infrastructure, it must comply with requirements for pressure equipment according to the PED directive, and components and parts often need to be CE marked. 

Get consultancy on which requirements your facility or equipment is subject to and how to handle documentation and certificates as well as the certification process, including installation control. If you need to have your facility certified, contact FORCE Certification.