On June 17, 2025, a significant event in the burgeoning carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry took place in Oslo, Norway: the naming ceremony for the liquefied CO2 carrier “NORTHERN PATHFINDER”. This vessel is the second of three identical ships built for Northern Lights JV DA, a pioneering joint venture focused on CO2 transport and storage.
A World-First in CCS
The newly delivered vessel, which was completed at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. on December 27, 2024, has now successfully arrived in Norway. This ship will play a crucial role in the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain project. Its mission is to transport liquefied CO2 from industrial capture facilities in Norway to a receiving station located in Øygarden, western Norway, where it will be permanently stored beneath the seabed.
Northern Lights, a joint venture by Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, is responsible for the transport and storage aspects of the Longship project. Operations for the Northern Lights project are scheduled to commence this summer. The newly arrived vessel, alongside the “NORTHERN PIONEER” (the project’s first dedicated vessel), will then begin transporting liquefied CO2, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonization.
“K” LINE’s Commitment to Decarbonization
The vessel will be managed by “K” LINE ENERGY SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED, a London-based subsidiary of “K” LINE. This involvement aligns with “K” LINE’s long-term environmental policy, the “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, which outlines various initiatives to support both its decarbonization efforts and those of society at large.
“K” LINE plans to actively drive its CCS business forward, leveraging the knowledge and experience gained from operating liquefied CO2 carriers. This strategic move is aimed at achieving a sustainable society and enhancing the company’s corporate value by contributing to global climate solutions.
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Source: “K” Line
