From December 20, 2024, to January 30, 2025, a second set of draft permits for the Aramis initiative will be available for public review. During this period, public feedback can also be submitted. An online information session will be held on January 16, 2025.

The Aramis initiative focuses on developing infrastructure for the storage of CO₂ in empty gas fields beneath the North Sea, preventing the release of this CO₂ into the atmosphere. This requires the construction of a terminal for receiving liquid CO₂ on the Maasvlakte, the expansion of a compressor station, and a subsea pipeline connecting to a distribution platform and three injection platforms.   

Project Decisions and Permits   
Before the project can begin, the Minister of Climate and Green Growth must make a Project Decision, and several permits are required. These permits are published in different sets as draft permits for public review. During the review period, the public can submit feedback, known as a “zienswijze” (view or opinion), which will be considered in the decision-making process.   

Public comment period: December 20, 2024 – January 30, 2025   
The second set of draft permits will be available for review from December 20, 2024, to January 30, 2025, on the website www.rvo.nl/aramis. The website also includes instructions on how to submit feedback.  This set includes draft permits for:   

• The distribution platform at sea 

• Three connecting pipelines to injection platforms of TotalEnergies, Shell, and Eni   

• The expansion of the Porthos compressor station  

• Species protection (flora and fauna)  

Information Session January 16, 2025  
An online information session will be held on January 16, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Representatives from the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) and the project team will provide information about the project and the draft permits under review.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.   
You can attend the session by registering at www.rvo.nl/aramis.
After registration, you will receive a link to join the session.   

More information   
For more details about the project, the draft permits, and the procedures, visit www.rvo.nl/aramis. This website also includes previously published documents for review. 
For questions, you can email:   
General inquiries: info@aramis-ccs.com  
CO2next-related questions: info@CO2next.nl