en.Wedoany.com Reported - Global reciprocating compressor technology company Burckhardt Compression has secured a milestone order to provide compression solutions for the first industrial-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier deployed in the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. This order marks a significant step for CCS from small-scale pilots to industrial application.
Liquefied CO₂ transport is a key enabler for scaling up CCS. Specially built LCO₂ carriers can transport CO₂ in liquid form, safely, efficiently, and flexibly moving large volumes of captured emissions between industrial sites and permanent storage locations, including across borders where fixed pipeline infrastructure is often not feasible. This flexibility is becoming increasingly critical as European industries seek pathways to decarbonization.
The vessel represents the industrial scale and standardization level in this emerging field, supporting the expansion of CCS infrastructure and the connection of multiple emission sources to centralized storage hubs.
Burckhardt Compression's K‑Laby compressor won the shipowner's trust due to its high operational flexibility, excellent energy efficiency, and robust design, making it suitable for demanding marine applications and emerging CO₂ transport solutions. With decades of experience in liquefied gas applications, the company continuously adapts proven compressor technologies to support new low-carbon value chains.
Andreas Brautsch, President of the Systems Division at Burckhardt Compression, stated that industrial-scale CO₂ transport is becoming a cornerstone of commercially viable CCS, and this order demonstrates how proven compressor solutions can help turn climate ambitions into reliable infrastructure.
Northern Lights is the world's first operational cross-border CO₂ transport and storage project, offering CO₂ transport and permanent subsea storage services. Captured CO₂ is transported to an onshore terminal in Øygarden, Norway, and stored beneath the seabed in the North Sea. The project became operational in 2025 and is expanding its transport and storage capacity to meet growing demand from European industries. By supplying compressors for the first generation of industrial-scale LCO₂ carriers in the Northern Lights project, Burckhardt Compression reinforces its commitment to supporting the energy transition and helping customers develop scalable, long-term decarbonization solutions.
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