Northern Europe's
low-carbon
CCUS-hub

GREENPORT SCANDINAVIA CIRCLE CO2 HUBCircular Smart Low-impact Ecosystem in Hirtshals

Documented low carbon footprint for CO₂ handling

We approach CCUS as part of a broader energy and infrastructure ecosystem, where efficient integration across the value chain is essential to achieving climate and economic benefits.

Building on the extensive work already carried out around Port of Hirtshals as a CO₂ hub, we are  developing models and solutions that support the establishment of a low-impact CO₂ terminal in Hirtshals, focusing on:

  • Energy efficiency
  • The lowest possible CO₂ footprint per tonne of CO₂ handled across the quay in Port of Hirtshals
  • Integration of renewable energy and reuse of surplus energy
  • Development of an LCA model to calculate the climate footprint per tonne of CO₂ handled
  • An attractive ecosystem that supports companies in establishing, developing and scaling their activities within the CCUS value chain
  • Potential access to funding through the Just Transition Fund for companies looking to establish activities within the CCUS value chain

Greenport Scandinavia CIRCLE CO₂ hub is co-financed by the European Union.

THE JOURNEY

Greenport Scandinavia milestones

Greenport Scandinavia is working to create the framework for a carbon-efficient CO₂ import and export terminal in Port of Hirtshals, providing a key foundation for a complete CCUS value chain from CO₂ emitters to permanent storage or utilization.

  • 2022Memorandum of Understanding signed by founding partners
  • 2023Greenport Scandinavia awarded Just Transition Fund grant
  • 2025Studies completed on establishment of a CO₂ terminal in Port of Hirtshals
  • 2026Greenport Scandinavia CIRCLE CO₂ hub awarded Just Transition Fund grant
  • 2027Construction of Port of Hirtshals expansion begins

THE FOUNDING PARTNERS

associated partners

Greenport Scandinavia associated partners is a group of stakeholders who have committed to  contributing to the successful establishment of a full CCUS value chain with insights and updates on relevant developments in their individual fields.

If you would like to learn more about or becoming an associated partner in Greenport Scandinavia, please get in touch on welcome@greenportscandinavia.com 

From CO₂ capture to utilization and storage

CCUS

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a key solution for achieving climate targets and an important part of both Denmark’s and the EU’s climate strategies.

CCU

CCU: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) uses captured CO₂ as a resource in the production of fuels, building materials or other products, where it can replace carbon-intensive raw materials and contribute to a lower carbon footprint.

CCS

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves capturing CO₂ from emission sources, transporting it and permanently storing it underground to prevent its release into the atmosphere.

ABOUT

Greenport Scandinavia will support the Paris Agreement (COP21) and contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Greenport Scandinavia will support this goal of reducing EU emissions by at least 55% by 2030, by creating one of Europe’s largest CO2 import and export terminals in the Port of Hirtshals.  

 

The mission is to develop solutions for efficient, low-carbon CO₂ handling to facilitate local CO₂ utilisation and new commercial opportunities and connect CO₂ emitters, transport and storage.