Aramis CCS project: Petrofac launches multi-million-dollar FEED in Netherlands

Petrofac has initiated a multi-million-dollar front-end-engineering design (FEED) for the Aramis carbon transport and storage (CCS) system in the Netherlands.

This development is a significant step towards achieving the decarbonization goals set by the European Union in the European Green Deal and the Dutch Climate Agreement.

Aramis is a collaborative project involving TotalEnergies, Shell, Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), and Gasunie.

Aramis represents a major initiative to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries across the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The project aims to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial clusters and transport it for permanent storage in depleted offshore gas fields under the North Sea. The facility’s design includes a collection hub in the Port of Rotterdam, where CO2 will be temporarily stored and compressed before being transported via a pipeline to offshore facilities for injection into the seabed.

Petrofac Spearheads Aramis CCS Project in the Netherlands

Petrofac’s role in this multifaceted project encompasses the overall design of the 32” CO2 trunkline, including onshore, landfall, and offshore sections, as well as the offshore CO2 distribution hub platform. Additionally, Petrofac will design the CO2 pipeline linking the distribution hub to a nearby storage facility and the overarching control and safety systems.

Collaborating with Peritus International and Offshore Independents in the Netherlands, Petrofac will execute the project from its consulting hub in Woking, United Kingdom. Peritus International is tasked with the offshore trunkline design, while Offshore Independents will handle the landfall design and offshore installation analysis.

John Pearson, Chief Operating Officer, Energy Transition Projects at Petrofac, commented: “The Aramis project will be vital to the European Union reaching the goals outlined in the European Green Deal, and we are proud to be deploying our skills and experience in support.”

The Aramis CCS project, led by Petrofac, marks a significant advancement in the EU’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. This project not only contributes to the European Green Deal but also highlights the collaborative efforts of major energy companies in achieving a sustainable future.