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UK’s largest CCS project leases North Sea seabed to kick start the industry

Published 16:24 on January 21, 2026 / Last updated at 16:24 on January 21, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS), EMEA (Europe), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The UK’s first and largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has signed a lease of the seabed in the North Sea that starts the ball rolling for storing up to 1 billion tonnes of CO2.
The UK’s first and largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has signed a lease of the seabed in the North Sea that starts the ball rolling for storing up to 1 billion tonnes of CO2.


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