CO₂next aims to contribute to reducing the amount of CO₂ released into the atmosphere. We plan to achieve this by constructing an open-access terminal for liquid CO₂ at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, as part of new CO₂ infrastructure. This terminal provides industrial CO₂ emitters the opportunity to supply CO₂ for permanent storage in depleted gas fields beneath the North Sea (CCS) or (in the future) for the reuse of CO₂ (CCU). This initiative supports the realisation of Dutch climate goals and the European Green Deal. CO₂next is being developed by Gasunie, Vopak, Shell and TotalEnergies.
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As 2025 comes to a close, CO2next looks back on a year of progress and ahead to key milestones in 2026. While CCS projects are ramping up across Europe and the regulatory framework is becoming clearer – procedures, regulations, and costs remain important considerations. In this dynamic landscape, CO2next has further strengthened its foundation toward realization.
One party has lodged an appeal with the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Dutch Council of State against the project decision and twelve implementing decisions (phases 1 and 2) for the Aramis initiative, all published simultaneously on 24 April 2025.
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The safe and efficient manoeuvering of vessels delivering liquid CO₂ will be a crucial part of our terminal. Last week, together with the Rotterdam Pilotage, the Harbor Master, and DHMR, we tested various scenarios in the advanced simulation system of the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN).
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