Norway’s Northern Lights CCS jumps to 5m tonnes: Worley Rosenberg lands
Subsea 7 awards Worley Rosenberg fabrication of subsea spools and structures for Phase II.
Worley Rosenberg has been awarded a contract to manufacture critical subsea components for the second phase of Norway’s Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project, marking a significant expansion of the initiative’s capacity.
Offshore engineering firm Subsea 7 selected Worley Rosenberg to fabricate subsea spools and structures that will support the project’s enhanced CO₂ transportation network. The contract builds on the company’s previous work for Northern Lights Phase I, completed in 2023, where it delivered similar infrastructure.
The expansion will increase the project’s annual CO₂ transport and storage capacity from 1.5 million tonnes to over 5 million tonnes by 2028. The infrastructure is designed to safely transport captured carbon dioxide from industrial sources to permanent storage beneath the North Sea seabed.
Strategic role in Europe’s CCS ambitions: Worley Rosenberg
Northern Lights, part of Norway’s Longship initiative, is one of Europe’s most advanced carbon capture and storage developments. Phase I became operational in 2025 from the Øygarden terminal near Bergen, successfully storing its first volumes of CO₂ that year.
The final investment decision for Phase II was approved in March 2025, allowing the project to advance to its next stage. The expansion is expected to play a key role in decarbonizing industries with hard-to-abate emissions across Europe.
Jan Narvestad, Managing Director at Worley Rosenberg, highlighted the project’s significance: “CCS will be a critical part of achieving global climate goals, particularly for industries where emissions are difficult to eliminate.” The contract, he added, secures work for the company’s fabrication facilities while strengthening its position in the energy transition market.
Subsea infrastructure as a growth opportunity
The subsea spools and structures manufactured by Worley Rosenberg are essential to the expanded CO₂ transportation system. Once installed, they will enable the safe transfer of captured emissions from industrial sites to storage sites beneath the North Sea.
As demand for carbon management solutions grows, projects like Northern Lights are expected to drive opportunities in subsea fabrication. Worley Rosenberg’s involvement underscores its expertise in delivering complex infrastructure for both traditional energy and emerging low-carbon markets.
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