The Aramis initiative value chain consists of several parts:
1. CO₂ capture
CO₂ is captured by industry and made suitable for transport.
2. CO₂ transport
Industry transports CO₂ from the capture facilities to the collection hub on the Maasvlakte, either via onshore pipelines or by ship.
3. CO₂ collection hub
The captured CO₂ is delivered at a central collection point on the Maasvlakte. The collection point consists of the CO2next terminal and a compressor station. Aramis aims to use compression services from Porthos. The CO2next terminal will receive liquid CO₂ via vessels, temporarily store and pressurize the CO₂ before sending it out for transport by sea pipeline. The compressor station receives CO₂ supplied by land pipeline and pressurizes it for transport by sea pipeline.
4. CO₂ offshore pipeline
Aramis transports the CO₂ via an offshore pipeline to the offshore distribution platform or earlier branches on the North Sea.
5. Distribution platform
Via the distribution platform and spurlines, the CO₂ is further transported to the injection platforms of the storage parties.
6. Platforms and CO₂ storage
CO₂ is injected by storage companies TotalEnergies, Shell, Eni Energy Netherlands and other storage parties via wells into depleted gas fields where it can be stored 3-4 km under the seabed.
All components of the Aramis initiative are essential for the success of this CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) project. The projects work closely together to achieve this goal. For more information, please visit the Aramis website.