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Denmark's Nini Oil Field to Transform for Carbon Storage

11/27/2025

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Denmark's Nini oil field will be repurposed for carbon capture and storage (CCS) by chemical giant INEOS, starting at 400,000 tons per year and growing to 8 million by 2030.
Proponents say CCS is vital for reducing emissions, but environmentalists caution it should not replace direct emission cuts.
The European Union aims to store 250 million tons of CO2 per year by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Denmark's Nini oil field will be repurposed for carbon capture and storage (CCS) by chemical giant INEOS, starting at 400,000 tons per year and growing to 8 million by 2030.
Proponents say CCS is vital for reducing emissions, but environmentalists caution it should not replace direct emission cuts.
The European Union aims to store 250 million tons of CO2 per year by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.