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Poseidon

February 13, 2025
A Transformational Carbon Capture & Storage Solution for the UK and Continental Europe

The Poseidon Project is a large-scale Carbon Capture & Storage initiative in the UK’s Southern North Sea, set to begin CO₂ sequestration at 1.5 Mtpa in 2029 and scale up to 40 Mtpa, supporting the decarbonisation of key UK regions and major industrial hubs across Continental Europe.

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Strategic Storage in the Leman Gas Field

Poseidon will utilise the legacy Leman gas field, the largest reservoir complex on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), which offers a combination of depleted gas reservoirs and saline aquifers for permanent CO₂ storage. With an estimated capacity of ~1000 Mt (including the BC9 aquifer and depleted reservoirs), Poseidon is positioned to become one of Europe’s most significant CCS projects.

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Three-dimensional representation of Poseidon’s Leman and BC9 subsurface reservoir structure

Phased Development for Scalable Growth

Poseidon will be developed in phases, gradually increasing its injection capacity to meet growing demand:

  • 2029 – Initial CO₂ injection of ~1.5 Mtpa
  • 2034 – Scaling up to ~10 Mtpa
  • Long-term – Peaking at ~40 Mtpa over a 40-year period

This scalable approach makes Poseidon a critical enabler of both UK and European decarbonisation efforts.

Leveraging Existing Infrastructure & Expertise

As one of the UK’s largest gas asset operators, Perenco is uniquely positioned to repurpose existing offshore and onshore infrastructure to deliver a world-class CCS operation. By leveraging its extensive expertise and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, Poseidon is on track for efficient, on-time and on-budget delivery.

Pioneering the UK’s First Offshore CO₂ Injection Test

Poseidon is now advancing into a detailed appraisal phase, refining storage site assessments and finalising the technical concept for full-scale deployment. This has included the successful execution of the UK’s first offshore CO₂ injection test in early 2025, marking a significant milestone in the development of carbon storage technology.

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UK’s first offshore CO2 injection test on the Leman depleted gas field (February 2025)

A Key Hub for Future CO₂ Storage Expansion

Poseidon is not only one of the largest CO₂ storage site in the UK but is also strategically located closest to London and European CO₂ emissions sources. Once established, it will naturally serve as a hub for future CO₂ storage expansion in the Southern North Sea.

For more information about Carbon Catalyst’s involvement in the Poseidon Project and other CCS initiatives, please contact info@carboncatalyst.com.

Timeline

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