Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the primary greenhouse gases driving global warming and addressing it is essential to fighting climate change. In response, the European Union has introduced ambitious regulations to reduce CO₂ emissions across all sectors.
CO2 Project
Why NorSAF?
While renewable energy, efficiency improvements, and cleaner transport are vital tools, further action is needed. That is where NorSAF’s CO₂ project will create scalable, progressive solutions to store, manage, and utilize CO₂ to support a more sustainable, low-carbon future.
Driven by the urgency of climate action and the need for sustainable industry, NorSAF is developing a regional hub for CO₂ storage and transshipment in Liepaja. The project will serve major emitters in Latvia and neighbouring EU countries by providing efficient inland transport, transshipment infrastructure, and vessel export to secure geological storage sites, including developments in the Northern Sea.
Why biogenic CO2 Capture Matters?
While reducing emissions is critical, it is not always feasible to eliminate CO₂ entirely — especially in heavy industries. Fortunately, modern technologies now allow us to capture biogenic CO₂ directly from production processes.
Despite this potential, only 0.1% of global biogenic CO₂ emissions were captured in 2023 — about 45 million tons annually. To align with global climate goals, experts estimate this needs to rise to 1 billion tons per year by 2030, and several billion by 2050.
What Happens to CO2 Capture?
While reducing emissions is critical, it is not always feasible to eliminate CO₂ entirely — especially in heavy industries. Fortunately, modern technologies now allow us to capture biogenic CO₂ directly from production processes.
Despite this potential, only 0.1% of global biogenic CO₂ emissions were captured in 2023 — about 45 million tons annually. To align with global climate goals, experts estimate this needs to rise to 1 billion tons per year by 2030, and several billion by 2050.
Utilizing CO2 for Synthetic Fuels
While reducing emissions is critical, it is not always feasible to eliminate CO₂ entirely — especially in heavy industries. Fortunately, modern technologies now allow us to capture biogenic CO₂ directly from production processes.
Despite this potential, only 0.1% of global biogenic CO₂ emissions were captured in 2023 — about 45 million tons annually. To align with global climate goals, experts estimate this needs to rise to 1 billion tons per year by 2030, and several billion by 2050.
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