CO2 capture and utilization/storage (CCUS) is essential for industry to achieve its transition objectives, especially for hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as steel, petrochemical, cement, and lime production. Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and Air Liquide are joining forces in ‘Fluxys c-grid Antwerp,’ a joint venture that will build and operate a CO2 pipeline network in the Antwerp port area to connect industrial players to permanent underground storage solutions.

A crucial link in the CO₂ value chain

With this pipeline network Fluxys c-grid Antwerp will provide an essential part of the value chain through which the captured CO₂ from Antwerp’s industry and beyond can be transported to the Antwerp@C CO₂ Export Hub or other exit points on adjacent networks. This newly founded company embodies our shared ambition to support the industry in its efforts towards a low CO₂ emission future.

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First construction phase started

The construction of the first phase of this pipeline network has recently started and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. It is supported by the European Commission’s financing program ‘Connecting Europe Facility for Energy' (CEF-E)and VLAIO. The further expansion will follow market demand in the coming years and is open to connect to the regional Flemish backbone and neighbouring countries.

Joint venture with stong partners

Fluxys c-grid Antwerp has been established as a subsidiary of Fluxys Belgium, which holds a majority stake alongside Pipelink and Air Liquide as minority shareholders.

By the end of this month, together under the new joint venture, we will apply as Local CO2 Network Operator for the Antwerp port area.
Source: Port of Antwerp-Bruges