What is Malmö CO₂ Hub?

Malmö CO₂ Hub is planned as an intermediate storage facility for liquefied carbon dioxide, with the capacity to handle several million tonnes of CO₂ annually. The project originated as part of the CNetSS collaboration, which focuses on addressing the transport, intermediate storage, and permanent storage of carbon dioxide.

The Port of Malmö was identified as a suitable location for intermediate storage due to its strategic position and strong connectivity via road, sea, and rail transport. The collaboration also includes the possibility of pipeline transport.

The goal is for the hub to be operational by 2030.

Why a shared hub?

The technology for capturing carbon dioxide has existed for a long time, but the value chains and infrastructure required to manage CCUS at scale are entirely new. By collaborating on infrastructure, stakeholders can benefit from larger CO₂ volumes, which improves cost efficiency. Transport and storage of carbon dioxide account for around 50% of total CCUS costs, and the economies of scale offered by a shared solution are significant.

A carbon dioxide hub also creates new opportunities for regional development and growth by enabling new business models and investments. The hub will be planned in collaboration with regional companies in order to support them in their transition.

Malmö CO₂ Hub is Sweden’s first—and so far only—project for shared infrastructure for liquefied carbon dioxide. However, to fully realize the potential of CCUS, similar solutions will be needed in other locations across Sweden.