Gasunie, EBN and DNV launch CO2RE research programme to support safe CO₂ transport
Groningen, 2 July 2026 – Gasunie and Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) have initiated CO2RE (CO2 Reaction Experimentation), a two-year research programme with DNV as research contractor. The project studies how possible impurities in captured CO2 behave under transport conditions, supporting the development of safe and cost-effective CO2 pipeline networks for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Netherlands and across Europe.
To build this evidence base, DNV is running controlled tests in both gas and dense-phase CO2, varying impurity ratios, pressure and temperature to identify possible reactions and quantify reaction rates. Early results will guide potential next steps, including testing under flow conditions and further development of optical in-situ measurement techniques for real-time composition monitoring at high pressure.
The CO2RE programme will generate new experimental evidence to inform CO2 composition specifications and support scalable CCS deployment.
Adriaan den Herder, Gasunie, commented:
“As we develop reliable CO2 transport infrastructure, we need a clear understanding of how realistic CO2 streams behave in pipelines. CO2RE will help build the evidence base for practical CO2 quality specifications that support safe operation and long-term integrity.”
Jorien Schaaf, Manager CCS Technology at EBN, said:
“CO2RE brings together EBN’s role in safe long-term offshore CO2-storage, Gasunie’s work on CO2 transport infrastructure, , and DNV’s expertise in CO2 materials, flow and safety. By combining these perspectives, we can strengthen CO2 composition specifications that protect assets across the CCS value chain.”
Maurice Adriaensen, Country Chair DNV the Netherlands, added:
“We are proud to continue our collaboration with Gasunie and EBN, leveraging the advanced capabilities of our Technology Centre in Groningen to deliver evidence that supports resilience, safety and innovation across the evolving CCS and CO2 transport landscape.”
As the programme progresses, findings, datasets and technical reports will be shared with the broader CCS community. Learn more here and follow future publications: CO2RE project.