Rejlers, an engineering consultancy based in the Nordics, has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract with Equinor for the Northern Lights carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage project in Øygarden, Norway. The agreement involves installing a CO₂ quality monitoring system and integrating filter skids at the facility, advancing a major initiative for sustainable carbon management.
The Northern Lights project aims to offer CCS services.
This contract marks a significant milestone in developing the world’s first open-source infrastructure for CO₂ transport and storage. It builds on Rejlers’ earlier contributions during the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase, demonstrating the company’s expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Rejlers Norway country manager Ragnar Holtan stated: “This assignment is a testament to the trust we have earned through our work in the FEED phase. We are proud to contribute to one of Europe’s most ambitious carbon capture and storage projects and to bring our cross-border engineering expertise to the table.” The company will handle the full EPCI scope, including detailed engineering, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and commissioning, with teams from Norway, Sweden, and Finland collaborating on the effort.
The Northern Lights project, a joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, is part of Norway’s Longship CCS initiative. It aims to provide safe, permanent CO₂ storage solutions, serving companies across Europe and supporting regional climate goals. The facility in Øygarden is designed to ensure high-quality CO₂ storage, contributing to sustainable industrial practices.
Rejlers Group sustainability director Malin Ljung Eiborn said: “Northern Lights is a key component in Europe’s climate transition. By ensuring high CO₂ quality for storage, we help establish a robust and safe infrastructure for carbon storage, which is essential to achieving climate targets.” With 3,300 employees across the Nordics and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers leverages its expertise in energy, buildings, infrastructure, and other sectors to drive innovative solutions.
The project underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing carbon capture and storage technologies. By integrating advanced monitoring systems, Rejlers and Equinor are enhancing the reliability and efficiency of CO₂ storage, paving the way for broader adoption of sustainable practices in Europe’s energy sector.
