How do the Porthos, Aramis and CO2next projects compare?

Porthos, Aramis and CO2next are all three projects focusing on CO₂ transport and storage. These projects complement each other and work together to achieve CO₂ capture, transport and storage in the Netherlands in and from 2026, with a focus on the port of Rotterdam and the North Sea. Porthos will transport 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The Porthos onshore pipeline is capable of transporting 10 million tonnes, so it can also supply CO₂ to future projects such as Aramis. The Porthos compressor station will be part of the Aramis CO2 transport infrastructure. It also forms the heart of the future CO₂ hub that CO2next will also be able to use. This terminal can receive liquid CO₂ by ship and deliver it to customers not connected to a pipeline.

The Aramis initiative requires several permits including one for the expansion of the Porthos compressor station. The draft permit is available for public consultation from 20 December 2024 to 30 January 2025. All documents and the invitation to a digital information meeting can be found at www.rvo.nl/aramis.