Expanding the UK’s Carbon Capture & Storage Capacity
Orion will utilise depleted gas reservoirs in the decommissioned Amethyst field and the currently producing West Sole field for the permanent geological storage of captured CO₂. These reservoirs offer secure and scalable storage capacity, supporting regional industrial decarbonisation for at least 30 years.
Strategic Storage in Depleted Gas Fields
Orion is designed to complement other CCS projects by increasing UK storage capacity and ensuring a diverse, resilient CO₂ sequestration network. The project’s phased approach enables measured, scalable growth:
- 2031 – Initial CO₂ injection: ~1-2 Mtpa
- Long-term – Expanding to 6 Mtpa over a 30-year operational period
By repurposing key existing assets, including strategic pipelines and offshore facilities, Orion ensures an efficient and cost-effective CCS solution.
Advancing Towards Deployment
Orion is now in a detailed appraisal phase with our partner, Perenco. We are actively refining storage site assessments and optimising infrastructure reuse to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
For more information about Carbon Catalyst’s involvement in the Orion Project and other CCS initiatives, please contact info@carboncatalyst.com.
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