Call for Interest for delivery of CO2 by rail
CO2next is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Interest for the expansion of the liquid CO2next terminal with a CO2 railcar unloading facility. All market participants are invited to express their interest in the delivery of CO2 by rail. Expressions of interest can be submitted until April 2, 2026.
About this Call for Interest
CO2next invites all interested parties to participate in this Call for Interest. The purpose is to assess market interest and support decision-making regarding the development of the CO2 railcar unloading facility. The Call for Interest follows a feasibility study in which, among other things, the availability of the location and layouts for the CO2 railcar unloading facility were assessed, safety studies were conducted, and the permitting process and pathway toward realization was mapped out. A summary of the feasibility study is provided by this link.
Expanding the opportunities for CC(U)S in Europe
CO2next is developing an open-access, non-discriminatory liquid CO₂ terminal at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam as part of new CO₂ infrastructure. The terminal will be accessible to industries that capture CO₂ and require reliable solutions for permanent storage in depleted gas fields beneath the North Sea (CCS), as well as future options for CO₂ reuse (CCU).
By enabling CO₂ storage and reuse, the terminal helps reduce emissions and contributes to Dutch and European climate objectives, while safeguarding a sustainable future for industry.
The terminal is planned at a strategic location with excellent accessibility via inland waterways, sea, and rail, and direct access to the Aramis offshore pipeline for transport to North Sea storage sites.
The current development phase focuses on the handling, storage, and transshipment of liquid CO₂ delivered by ship.
This Expression of Interest seeks to establish market demand for a facility to unload liquid CO₂ delivered by rail, as an addition to the currently planned CO₂next terminal in Rotterdam. This creates new opportunities for CC(U)S, especially for industries that are not located near waterways or a CO₂ pipeline. This new capability contributes to building a fully integrated CO₂ transport network that enables large‑scale CCS in Europe.
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We warmly invite all interested parties to express their interest in this initiative.
CO2next is interested to learn about your plans and ambitions for delivering liquid CO2 by rail. Interested parties are kindly requested to complete the registration form. Upon submission, the relevant questionnaire (Option A for Emitters or Option B for Aggregators) will be automatically downloaded to your device. Via the questionnaire, more detailed information on your plans, needs and commitment is kindly requested.
Please makes sure to submit the questionnaire by April 2, 2026, to info@CO2next.nl.
March 4, 2026: Call for Interest Opens
April 2, 2026: Deadline for submitting expression of interest
Based on your Expression of Interest we might contact you to discuss further details.
2026: Start concept select | Permit trajectory
2028: Strategic Investment Decision | Start FEED
2029: End of Permit trajectory | Final Investment Decision | Start construction
2031: Commissioning | Ready for operation
Link naar Summary CO2next feasibility study railcar unloading facility
Link naar Expression of Interest
Please note, participation in this exercise does not constitute entry into a selection process nor is there any guarantee that a selection process will be run in the future or that any subsidy support will be available.
Contact
For more information or any questions you might have, please contact us at info@co2next.nl.