{"id":69682,"date":"2026-01-30T09:42:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/887925734"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:42:01","slug":"lbc-abp-and-north-sea-port-partner-to-advance-carbon-shipping-in-the-north-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/lbc-abp-and-north-sea-port-partner-to-advance-carbon-shipping-in-the-north-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"LBC, ABP, and North Sea Port partner to advance carbon shipping in the North Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net\/media\/articles\/pop\/north-sea-01.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div> <!-- Article Start --> <\/p>\n<p>LBC Tank Terminals (LBC), Associated British Ports (ABP), and North Sea Port have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) terminal and shipping corridor connecting Northwest Europe with the UK. <\/p>\n<p>This will enable captured CO<sub>2<\/sub> from industrial regions to be transported to secure storage, representing a vital step toward decarbonising energy generation and heavy industry while creating a new cross-border market for CO<sub>2<\/sub>.\n<\/p>\n<p>The MoU sets the stage for a collaborative effort to develop shipping routes for captured CO<sub>2<\/sub>, enabling hard-to-abate sectors to cut emissions while positioning storage terminals and ports as key players in the green economy. LBC provides operational expertise and infrastructure for temporary storage and shipment of captured CO<sub>2<\/sub>, while ABP contributes UK storage capacity through its planned CCS terminal at the Port of Immingham, linked to the Viking CCS cluster. North Sea Port, comprising a wide variety of industries looking into different decarbonisation routes, actively supports CCS projects through its strategic location and network. Together, the partners aim to deliver scalable solutions that accelerate the energy transition and will focus their collaboration on:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designing port infrastructure for CO<sub>2<\/sub> handling, storage, and shipping.\n<\/li>\n<li>Building a robust value chain for CO<sub>2<\/sub> transport between ABP\u2019s Humber ports and North Sea Port.\n<\/li>\n<li>Driving innovation and efficiencies in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) related transportation.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Henrik Pedersen, CEO of ABP, said: \u201cPorts have always been gateways for energy. Today, they are at the forefront of the energy transition. This agreement is about building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to decarbonise industry and create new opportunities for sustainable growth. It paves the way for the UK to utilise its geological assets to provide near-term options for emissions reductions across Europe and realise significant export potential for the UK. This is not just about reducing emissions \u2013 it is about creating a new market for carbon shipping that will help Europe meet its climate goals and secure industrial competitiveness at pace.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The North Sea offers significant geological capacity for permanent CO<sub>2<\/sub> storage, and shipping provides flexibility in connecting emitters to those sites. Studies, including recent analysis by the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), indicate that a pan-European CO<sub>2<\/sub> market, including the UK, could reduce overall costs through scale and proximity of storage locations. By linking inland industrial regions, terminals, and offshore storage, the partners see this MoU as a step toward the practical implementation of cross-border carbon transport solutions that support both European and UK climate objectives.\n<\/p>\n<p>Cas K\u00f6nig, CEO of North Sea Port, added: \u201cOur sustainability ambition is clear: a net zero port by 2050. To this end, we are creating connecting infrastructure with our partners. Carbon shipping is an essential additional and flexible link in the chain of industrial decarbonisation. By signing this MoU with ABP and LBC, we are taking a practical step to investigate a cross-border CO<sub>2<\/sub> corridor that connects emitters to certified storage in the North Sea. Leveraging our shared port infrastructure and maritime expertise, we aim to cut costs, accelerate deployment, and ensure the energy transition strengthens \u2013 not weakens \u2013 Europe\u2019s industrial competitiveness.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>LBC\u2019s terminal in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, is positioned as a central hub in this network. With direct access to the North Sea and strong connectivity to industrial regions across Northwest Europe, the terminal is optimally positioned for storage and onward shipment of captured CO<sub>2<\/sub>.\n<\/p>\n<p>Expanding our footprint and reinforcing our role as a key infrastructure provider for new energy and low-carbon value chains, LBC recently signed an MOU with duisport to jointly develop an inland ammonia and CO<sub>2<\/sub> terminal in Duisburg, developing a direct strategic link between the Ruhr area and Vlissingen in North Sea Port.\n<\/p>\n<p>Together, the Duisburg-Vlissingen axis and the proposed UK shipping route position LBC as a connecting partner in safely and efficiently linking captured emissions from industrial regions to certified offshore storage locations.\n<\/p>\n<p> <!-- Article End --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"visible-print\"><small>Read the article online at: https:\/\/www.hydrocarbonengineering.com\/tanks-terminals\/30012026\/lbc-abp-and-north-sea-port-partner-to-advance-carbon-shipping-in-the-north-sea\/<\/small><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div> <!-- Tab - Embed --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"embed\">\n<p><strong>Embed article link:<\/strong> (copy the HTML code below):<\/p>\n<p> <textarea class=\"form-control\" rows=\"3\">&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hydrocarbonengineering.com\/tanks-terminals\/30012026\/lbc-abp-and-north-sea-port-partner-to-advance-carbon-shipping-in-the-north-sea\/&#8221; title=&#8221;LBC, ABP, and North Sea Port partner to advance carbon shipping in the North Sea&#8221;&gt;LBC, ABP, and North Sea Port partner to advance carbon shipping in the North Sea&lt;\/a&gt;<\/textarea> <\/p>\n<hr><\/div>\n<p><!-- Embed .tab-pane - end --> <!-- Tab - Tags --> <!-- Tags .tab-pane - end --> <\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; (CCS) terminal and <span class=\"match\">shipping<\/span> corridor connecting Northwest Europe &#8230; collaborative effort to develop <span class=\"match\">shipping<\/span> routes for captured CO2 &#8230; permanent CO2 storage, and <span class=\"match\">shipping<\/span> provides flexibility in connecting &#8230; our partners. 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