Europe's Largest Carbon Capture Facility Inaugurated in Netherlands
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SLUISKIL, Netherlands, Sept. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Europe's largest industrial carbon capture facility has been inaugurated at Yara’s plant in Sluiskil, the Netherlands, marking a significant step in Europe’s efforts to reduce industrial emissions and promote sustainable industrial growth.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra, and Yara International President and CEO Svein Tore Holsether were present at the inauguration. The facility is the first complete cross-border value chain for capturing, transporting, and permanently storing carbon dioxide (CO₂).
The project, a collaboration between Yara and Northern Lights, involves capturing up to 800,000 tons of CO₂ annually from ammonia production at Yara Sluiskil. The CO₂ will be transported by ship to Norway, where it will be permanently stored beneath the seabed by Northern Lights. Over the next 15 years, the project is expected to capture and store around 12 million tons of CO₂, making a substantial contribution to Europe's climate goals and industrial transformation.
"This is an important day for Yara and for European industry. The carbon capture facility in Sluiskil proves that large-scale industrial decarbonization is possible today. As global competition intensifies, Europe must find ways to cut emissions while keeping industry, jobs, and critical value chains in Europe. That is exactly what this project is about," said Svein Tore Holsether.
CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) is a critical part of the climate solution for energy-intensive industries. The technology enables companies like Yara to reduce emissions from their operations, maintain production, and support the creation of low-carbon value chains across agriculture, industry, energy, and shipping. The facility will enable the production of low-carbon fertilizers, ammonia, and fuels, supporting more sustainable practices in multiple sectors.
"Europe needs practical climate solutions that deliver real emissions reductions while strengthening industrial competitiveness. The carbon capture and storage project at Sluiskil shows what is possible when innovation and cross-border cooperation come together. This is exactly the kind of project Europe needs to combine climate ambition with a strong and resilient industrial base," said Wopke Hoekstra.
The project demonstrates how cooperation across value chains and national borders can unlock substantial emissions reductions in European industry. It also shows how shared infrastructure can help accelerate industrial decarbonization by enabling companies across Europe to access permanent CO₂ storage solutions.
"This is a milestone we have been looking forward to. We are proud to start operations together with Yara and to see the agreement signed in 2023 become reality. Together, we are demonstrating that capture and cross-border CO₂ transport and storage is a viable solution for European industry. This is an important step in the development of Europe's carbon management market and shows what is possible when industry and governments work together to build the infrastructure needed for Europe's transition," said Tim Heijn, Managing Director of Northern Lights.
The initiative is a significant step towards achieving Europe's climate goals and demonstrating the potential for industrial decarbonization. With the right framework conditions in place, the project aims to capture and store approximately 12 million tons of CO₂ over the next 15 years, making a meaningful contribution to the region's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.