DNV advances Skylark CO2 pipeline project to crack safe scaling conundrum


Classification body DNV is advancing the Skylark joint industry project which aims to enhance understanding of CO2 pipeline operations.

The three-year initiative is being developed in collaboration with the UK Health and Safety Executive Science Division, University of Arkansas, Ricardo’s National Chemical Emergency Centre, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

The commitment comes as carbon capture and storage (CCS) development is lagging to meet climate goals.

Skylark aligns with DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2024 report which forecasts that CO2 pipelines will need to grow from 9,500km today to more than 200,000km by 2050 to support decarbonisation.

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