(WO) — SLB’s OneSubsea joint venture has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract from Equinor to deliver the subsea CO₂ injection system for phase two of the Northern Lights project offshore Norway.
The scope covers two new satellite injection units and tie-in equipment, with first hardware deliveries slated for 2026. OneSubsea supplied two similar systems for phase one, completed in 2023.
Northern Lights, owned by TotalEnergies, Shell and Equinor, aims to create the world’s first open-access CO₂ transport and storage chain. Phase two will raise capacity from 1.5 million to a minimum of 5 million tpy and is supported by a Connecting Europe Facility for Energy grant.
“Equinor’s enduring commitment to subsea standardization is now yielding substantial benefits across new offshore value chains, including CO₂ storage. By utilizing standardized components, we achieve reduced risk and economies of scale, which enhance both traditional and innovative subsea projects,” said Mads Hjelmeland, CEO of SLB OneSubsea. “The Northern Lights project is pivotal for Europe’s path toward net-zero emissions, and it is well aligned with our own strategy to expand the frontiers of subsea for a sustainable energy future.”
Regulators cleared Northern Lights in May, confirming all permits to inject and store CO₂ in the Aurora license. Phase one facilities are fully booked and expected to start operations in the second half of 2025.
