Shell Offshore Carbon Storage NL – Working together to provide reliable carbon storage solutions
As a global energy company we are well-placed for upscaling Carbon Capture and Storage (“CCS”) projects under the Dutch North Sea.
Welcome to our project page
Shell Offshore Carbon Storage Solutions NL (SOCS NL) will offer CO₂ storage capacity and transportation solutions in the Dutch sector of the North Sea using Aramis infrastructure. Shell aims to develop several stores and offer capacity to customers from 2029/2030 onwards. The first tranche of capacity is currently offered to all interested customers. Interested parties can get more info and express their interest on this page. This development is expected to make an important contribution to the CO₂ reduction targets as set out in the Dutch National Climate Agreement and the European Union's Green Deal.
Offshore expertise
Our offshore expertise, assets and access to prime storage locations for CO2 make us a partner of choice. We draw upon technologies that our industry has been using for over hundred years. We have extensive sub-surface knowledge. And our commercial capabilities, financial strength and rigorous safety discipline have been demonstrated globally across a number of Carbon Capture and Storage projects.
In-depth knowledge
Our involvement encompasses the entire value chain from operating assets, capturing CO2, building transport and storage infrastructure as well as developing pore space. We also have an active research and development programme to advance CCS technology and deployment.
Helping to decarbonise the value chain
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies are safe, proven and vital
At Shell, we believe that CCS is one essential tool for helping society to achieve the net-zero goals of the UN Paris Agreement on climate change. The EU, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Dutch Climate agreement recognises the important role that CO2 transport and storage infrastructure will play in achieving the reduction targets for industry.
Accelerating and scaling up
Accelerating and scaling up of CCS is key for hard-to-abate emitters such as cement, waste, refineries, chemicals, manufacturing and steel for which there are no viable alternatives currently available.
Unlocking potential
We are working with governments, customers, and partners to unlock the potential for CCS around the world. We support policy mechanisms to drive deployment at scale and at pace, and encourage industry partnerships to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors.
Project information
Want to learn more about Shell Offshore Carbon Storage NL?
Download our brochure to learn more about the offshore carbon storage process, ambitions, collaborations and timelines.
