The Aramis initiative encompasses a large-scale transport infrastructure for the storage of CO2 in depleted gas fields under the North Sea. By permanently storing CO2, its release into the atmosphere is prevented. The Aramis initiative consists of several components:  

•  A terminal at Maasvlakte for liquid CO2 arriving by ships. This is the CO2next project, being developed by Vopak, Gasunie, Shell, and TotalEnergies. 
• A compressor station at Maasvlakte to ensure that CO2 can be transported at the appropriate pressure to the depleted gas fields. This is a joint effort with the Porthos project. Both Aramis and Porthos will use the compressor station, which is being developed by the Port of Rotterdam, Gasunie, and EBN. 
• An offshore pipeline from Maasvlakte to a distribution platform at sea. This is the Aramis project, being implemented by EBN, Gasunie, Shell, and TotalEnergies. 
•  Offshore platforms to store the CO2 in the depleted gas fields of Shell (K14 project), TotalEnergies (L04 project), and Eni (L10CCS project). 

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: 

The current partners are Vopak and Gasunie, Shell, and TotalEnergies. 

Vopak offers crucial infrastructure for indispensable energy sources and raw materials through storage and transshipment. Gasunie provides safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure for large-scale transport and storage of gases. Shell and TotalEnergies are global leaders in carbon capture and storage. They are also partners in the Northern Lights project, which built the first facility for the import of liquid CO2 in Europe.