13 February 2026

CCUS: From vision to an emerging value chain

In the race to meet climate goals and reduce global CO₂ emissions, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) has the potential to be an essential tool.

By capturing unavoidable CO₂ emissions from hard-to-abate sectors, CCUS technologies can complement renewable energy and efficiency efforts across industries.

That's why Denmark is placing its bets on CCUS, alongside electrification, green hydrogen and energy efficiency, to help reach the country's ambitious climate goals of reaching net-zero by 2050.

And with political support, innovative industries, and strategic partnerships, progress has been made in developing a complete CCUS value chain that could serve as a model for the rest of the world.

This was emphasised last week, as Denmark’s third national tender for carbon capture and storage was awarded to cement producer Aalborg Portland’s ACCSION project, marking a milestone in the country’s decarbonisation efforts. This project will capture and store 1.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, over half of the CO₂ reduction target set for the tender. This development demonstrates that CCUS is not just a policy concept anymore, but is instead coming together as a new.

Despite the advancements, challenges remain. That’s why international collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential as Denmark scales up its CCUS efforts.

That's why we are proud to launch our new publication shedding light on Denmark’s strategies to build a scalable CCUS industry, as well as providing a comprehensive overview of Denmark’s CCUS value chain, detailing how to address each step of the process - from capture to transport, utilisation, and storage.

We hope Denmark’s CCUS journey inspires action. Dive into the perspectives and cases below. Happy reading.

Emma Askov

Project Manager (Transport, CCUS, PtX)

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News

New white paper on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)

As the need for rapid decarbonisation intensifies, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) can be a tool for reaching climate neutrality. In our new white paper, we explore how a complete value chain is taking shape in Denmark. Discover the news

Foreword: European Commission

Industrial carbon management: A key to Europe's climate ambitions

In an urgent fight against climate change, CCUS can be a valuable tool for a clean and competitive Europe. Read the foreword for the publication on CCUS by Dan Jørgensen, EU Commisioner for Energy and Housing. Read the perspective

Foreword: Ministry of Energy, Climate and Utilities

Towards a robust carbon market

Developing a carbon market takes political commitment, innovation, and industry-government collaboration. In his foreword, Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark, highlights Denmark's progress in establishing a market for CCUS. Read the perspective

Cases

10 examples of CCUS projects in Denmark

CCUS has gone from a vision to action in Denmark.We have gathered 10 examples of ongoing projects showcasing Denmark's emerging CCUS value chain. Discover the cases

Discover cases from solution providers

Solution provider: Danish Industry & Aalborg Portland

ACCSION: The world's first CO2-neutral cement production

The ACCSION project is set to capture and store 95% of CO2 emissions from cement production in Northern Denmark, reducing emissions by 1.5 million tonnes annually and enabling CO2-neutral cement production by 2029. Discover the case

Solution provider: Port Esbjerg & Ørsted

Greensand Future: Establishing critical EU storage capacity

The Greensand Future project aims to store 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 in a depleted oilfield in the Danish North Sea, becoming the EU’s first operational CO2 storage facility by 2026 and supporting both EU and Danish climate targets. Discover the case

Asnæs and Avedøre Power Station - Ørsted COWI CCUS

Solution provider: Ørsted & COWI

Asnæs & Avedøre Power Station: A cornerstone of Danish CCUS efforts

The Asnæs and Avedøre Power Stations will capture and store 430,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, contributing to Denmark’s climate targets by turning biomass residues into renewable heat and creating negative emissions through offshore CO2 storage in the North Sea. Discover the case

Solution provider: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

FJORD: Creating sustainable aviation through sector coupling

The Fjord project in Aalborg aims to produce up to 90,000 tonnes of eSAF annually by 2030, turning CO₂ emissions into SAF and supporting both European and Danish climate goals through sector coupling and local partnerships. Discover the case

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