INNO-CCUS EN

INNO-CCUS is a nationwide collaboration focused on developing and deploying innovative solutions for the capture, utilization, and storage of CO₂ in Denmark. With more than 80 partners spanning research institutions, industry, and public authorities, INNO-CCUS is one of four green missions supported by Innovation Fund Denmark.

Led by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the project plays a key role in helping Denmark meet its climate targets – a 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050.

SUBprojeCt: lsicc
As part of INNO-CCUS, Greenport North is collaborating with Aalborg University and En2Save on the subproject Large Scale Integration of Carbon Capture in Energy Systems (LSICC).

This project explores how CO₂ capture can be effectively integrated into Denmark’s future energy system. It focuses on identifying the most efficient ways to capture CO₂ from factories and energy plants and on how this captured CO₂ can be utilized rather than emitted into the atmosphere.

LSICC also examines how carbon capture technologies can interact with the electricity grid and district heating systems to maximize overall efficiency. The goal is to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that support Denmark’s green transition and long-term climate targets leading up to 2045.

THE CHALLENGE
While carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) technology already exist, it remains costly and challenging to implement at scale. For CCUS to become a practical climate solution, it must be made more affordable, accessible, and adaptable to a wide range of applications. Achieving this also requires close collaboration among many stakeholders and the development of efficient, reliable systems for transporting and storing captured CO₂.

THE SOLUTION
INNO-CCUS focuses on five key areas that together address the full value chain from CO₂ capture to utilization:

Developing and improving chemical capture methods to capture CO₂ more more energy-efficiently and cost-effectively
Exploring ways to capture and store CO₂ through natural processes such as afforestation or the use of biochar
Safe permanent storage of CO₂ in geological formations such as depleted oil fields or salt caverns
Converting captured CO₂ into valuable products, e.g. synthetic fuels or building materials
Systems and society – Studying how these solutions can work together within broader economic and political social frameworks, including public acceptance

IMPACT

The project will make it easier and more environmentally friendly to transport goods and people through Jutland and further into Europe. A greener, more efficient corridor benefits both the climate and the economy by making transport more sustainable, resilient, and less prone to congestion. At the same time, it will enhance the attractiveness of the regions involved, improving conditions for businesses, residents, and travelers alike.

In the long term, the insights and solutions developed can serve as a model for other European transport corridors facing similar challenges related to climate, growth, and mobility.

FURTHER information
Click here to read more about the project on the INNO-CCUS website