Front-End Engineering for the CO2next Terminal

Front-End Engineering for the CO2next Terminal in Rotterdam (Netherlands)

We provided front-end engineering design (FEED) services for the CO2next project, led by Vopak, Gasunie, Shell, and TotalEnergies.

Strategically located at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, this terminal is among the first in Europe dedicated to the storage and transport of liquid CO₂, supporting carbon reduction initiatives.

Sener Engineering Services for CO2next

The CO2next terminal offers an efficient solution for the supply and shipping of liquid CO₂ by vessel, aiming to meet the needs of various European markets. Its strategic location enables direct access to key infrastructure, such as pipelines and CO₂ storage facilities, particularly the Aramis installations, facilitating integrated and safe logistics for CO₂ management in the region.

At Sener, we are contributing to this project by overseeing the FEED phase of front-end engineering design services. Our work encompasses the complete design of the future terminal, from the initial reception of CO₂ by ship via jetties, to its subsequent storage in spheres, management of boil-off gas, and pumping to the PORTHOS-Aramis interconnection for ultimate offshore storage in the North Sea.

Project features

One of Europe’s First Terminals

This project stands as one of the first CO₂ terminals to be constructed in Northern Europe, with substantial potential for scalability to meet increasing market demand.

Optimal CO₂ Management

The facility is designed to handle an initial capacity of 5.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, with the potential to expand up to 15 million tonnes as demand grows.

Advancing the Carbon Capture Value Chain

CO2next will play a key role in advancing the value chain for carbon capture, storage, and transport, supporting Europe’s efforts towards a low-carbon economy.

Advantages

Alternative for Regional Industries

Industries in the region that are not directly connected can benefit from this service without needing to invest in their own infrastructure.

Potential for Nearly Triple Scalability

The terminal has significant potential for scalability, nearly tripling its capacity depending on market demand and the development of the Aramis project.

Strategic Location in Northern Europe

Located near the Gate Terminal, where Sener served as the main EPC contractor, this site offers a key position for efficient logistics and access.

Terminal Capacity During Initial Development Phase

5.4

million tonnes of CO₂ per year

48,000

m3 of storage capacity

Up to 15

million tonnes of CO₂ per year (Long-Term Scalability Potential)

XEnvironmental solutions

XCarbon capture and storage (CCSU)

Front-End Engineering for the CO2next Terminal in Rotterdam (Netherlands)

Engineering services for one of Europe’s first terminals for liquid CO₂ storage and transport