Oslo energy storage project plant operation

What's happening at Hafslund's waste incineration plant in Oslo?

Minster of Energy Terje Aasland today signed the funding deal securing the realisation of carbon capture operations at Hafslund Oslo Celsio’s waste incineration plant at Klemetsrud in Oslo. The first plant to capture CO 2 from waste incineration is now being realised.

Who entrusted Technip energies to develop the first waste-to-energy project?

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: “We are proud to be entrusted by Hafslund Oslo Celsio to support the development of the first waste-to-energy with Carbon Capture and Storage project in the world.

Is Hafslund Oslo celsio the first CO2 plant in the world?

Once operational, this project could be the first of its kind globally. Along with the Norcem Brevik cement plant, Hafslund Oslo Celsio - previously Fortum Oslo Varme (FOV) - is part of Norway’s Longship project (see separate entry) and will receive CO2 transport and storage services under Equinor’s Northern Lights JV project (see separate entry).

How much money will Oslo bring to the project?

The City of Oslo and the companies will bring up to 6 billion NOK (620 million EUR) to the table, said Raymond Johansen. This amount is necessary for the project to be fully funded. The Norwegian state has already given a funding guarantee of 3 billion NOK (310 million EUR).

Can Oslo meet its ambitious climate goals?

Oslo will thus be able to meet its ambitious citywide climate goals and demonstrate to other European cities how carbon emissions from responsible waste incineration can be cut,’ says Jannicke Gerner Bjerkås, Director of CCS at Hafslund Oslo Celsio, in a press release.

Will Hafslund eco get a loan from Oslo?

The City of Oslo is pledging an existing shareholder loan to Hafslund Eco as collateral so that the company can borrow up to NOK 2.1 billion to fund the municipality’s share of the project. “In future, it will be more expensive to pollute.