DNV to support two of UK’s first carbon capture and storage projects with quality assurance
DNV has been awarded a three-year contract to provide quality assurance for two of the UK’s pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects: Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), both located in the North East of England.
Under the agreement, DNV will deliver site inspection, quality assurance and quality control services to ensure that equipment and materials meet stringent industry standards. The scope also includes on-site support as the projects move from construction through to operation.
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), a joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies, is developing the onshore and offshore infrastructure required to transport CO2 from carbon capture projects across Teesside and the Humber, also known as the East Coast Cluster, to secure storage sites beneath the North Sea.
Meanwhile, Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), a joint venture between bp and Equinor, aims to be the first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. Once operational, NZT Power’s combined cycle gas turbine is expected to generate up to 742 megawatts of flexible, dispatchable, low-carbon power, which is equivalent to power more than one million UK homes annually.
Mariagrazia Silva, Regional Operations Manager for Europe, Inspection at DNV, said: “Being selected to support both NZT Power and the NEP marks a significant milestone in DNV Inspection’s growth within the UK’s low-carbon energy sector. These CCS projects are critical not only for achieving the UK’s net zero targets, but also for unlocking local employment opportunities in the Teesside area and beyond.”
Mohamed Houari, Global Managing Director for Inspection at DNV, added: “Since formally entering the low-carbon energy market in 2021, we have rapidly expanded our capabilities to support the energy transition. It is such an honour to provide inspection services for NZT Power and NEP, two of the UK’s first CCS projects. These contracts represent a major milestone in our UK journey and demonstrate the trust leading industry players place in DNV to help safeguard and future-proof low-carbon infrastructure.”