Ilias Bekiros, General Manager of Corinth Pipeworks, stated: “We are honored to contribute to a project of such strategic importance to the UK’s decarbonization goals and global climate efforts.” He added: “Our advanced technology, high standards for sour service applications, and commitment to sustainable practices make us a trusted partner for low-carbon infrastructure projects across Europe and beyond.”
The Liverpool Bay CCS project, part of the HyNet Cluster, aims to transport CO2 from industrial plants in North West England and North Wales to permanent storage in Eni’s depleted natural gas reservoirs beneath the Liverpool Bay seabed. The project involves repurposing 149 kilometers of existing onshore and offshore pipelines and constructing 35 kilometers of new pipelines to connect industrial emitters to the CCS network. It also includes adapting offshore platforms for CO2 storage.
Eni recently reached financial close with the UK’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, enabling the project to enter the construction phase. Italy’s Saipem secured a contract for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning assistance for a new CO2 electrical compression station, integrating both onshore and offshore segments. Additionally, Rosetti Marino, another Italian firm, was awarded the full engineering, procurement, and construction scope for four platforms dedicated to CO2 storage in the depleted reservoirs.
Following the financial agreement, the North Sea Transition Authority granted Eni three carbon storage permits, allowing the development of a system capable of storing 109 million tons of CO2 over 25 years. The Liverpool Bay CCS project supports the UK’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and aligns with global sustainability goals by facilitating the transition to low-carbon infrastructure.
