All information about the procedure, the underlying documents and how you can submit a view can be found on the project page of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
How can you make your voice heard?
For questions or comments about the development of CO2next, please contact us at info@CO2next.nl. We would be happy to discuss this with you.
If you would like to give your opinion about a permit, please visit the RVO website. Here you will find all information about the permits, the meetings that are organized and how you can express your opinion or view.
When are the permits expected?
Irrevocable permits for nature and the environment are expected at the earliest in the second quarter of 2025. An irrevocable building permit is not expected until the fourth quarter of 2025 at the earliest.
What does the permit process look like?
Before the project can start, many permits and a ‘project decision’ are required. The project decision is a decision of the Minister of Climate and Green Growth, in consultation with the Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning. This decision determines the location of the terminal. The final decision is scheduled for April 2025. The final permits for nature and the environment are also expected in April 2025.
An application for a building permit will be made in May 2025 and the final decision is expected in November 2025.
CO2next is part of the Aramis initiative. All parts of this chain are needed to store the CO2 in the empty gas fields under the North Sea. The various project components jointly go through a project procedure to arrive at the project decision and permits. All procedures are coordinated by the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth. Details about the procedure and planning can be found on www.rvo.nl/aramis.