CO2next is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Interest for the expansion of the liquid CO2next terminal with a railcar unloading facility. This process serves as a formal invitation for all market participants to express their interest in the delivery of CO2 by rail. Expressions of interest can be submitted until April 2, 2026. All details can be found at www.co2next.nl/call-for-interest.
The Call for Interest follows a feasibility study in which, among other things, the availability of the location and layouts for the rail unloading facility were assessed, safety studies were conducted, and the permitting process and pathway toward realization was mapped out.
Expanding the opportunities for CC(U)S in Europe
CO2next is developing an open-acces, 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.