Phased development
Project Bifrost is designed as a phased development, enabling early start‑up while gradually expanding CO2 storage capacity and operational flexibility in line with market demand and regulatory approvals.
Project Bifrost Phase 1:
The Dagny and Harald West licenses
Project Bifrost Phase 1 marks the first step in the development of large‑scale offshore CO2 storage in the Danish North Sea. The phase focuses on the Dagny and Harald West storage licenses, where existing offshore infrastructure and well‑known geological formations provide a strong foundation for early deployment of carbon capture and storage.
Phase 1 is designed to establish safe, reliable and scalable CO2 transport and storage solutions by connecting onshore CO2 capture with permanent offshore storage beneath the seabed. By reusing and adapting existing North Sea assets and applying proven offshore expertise, Phase 1 enables early emissions reductions for hard‑to‑abate industries while reducing development risk and accelerating time to operation.
As the initial delivery phase of the EU‑designated Project of Common Interest, Phase 1 plays a critical role in demonstrating how offshore CO2 storage can be developed efficiently and responsibly, paving the way for future expansion under Project Bifrost and supporting Europe’s long‑term climate objectives.
Project Bifrost Phase 2:
The Inez license
Project Bifrost Phase 2 represents the next step in scaling offshore CO2 storage in the Danish North Sea and focuses on the Inez storage license. Building on the experience, infrastructure and market development of early CCS projects, Phase 2 is designed to expand storage capacity and further strengthen Denmark’s role as a European CO2 storage hub.
The Inez license offers significant long-term storage potential and flexibility to accommodate growing volumes of captured CO2 from Denmark, the Baltic region and Northwest Europe. Phase 2 will assess and develop transport and storage solutions that can adapt to market demand, including connections to regional CO2 infrastructure and future cross border supply chains.
As part of the EU designated Project of Common Interest, Phase 2 supports the continued maturation of large-scale CCS in the North Sea, enabling industrial decarbonization at scale and contributing to Europe’s long-term climate and energy objectives.
Study-project EUDP Bifrost
The EUDP Project Bifrost, which concluded in October 2024, involved collaboration with Ørsted, DUC (Danish Underground Consortium), and DTU (Technical University of Denmark). This initiative assessed CO2 storage opportunities within the Harald depleted gas fields and explored a saline aquifer. By participating in both projects, Denmark aims to enhance its capabilities in energy technology development.