17.02.2025
CLIMIT Summit; 20 Years of Pioneering CO₂ Projects
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the CLIMIT program, celebrated with CLIMIT Summit 2025 at Bølgen Kulturhus in Larvik. From February 25–28, leading experts, industry partners, and researchers will gather to discuss the future of CO2 management technologies.
For two decades, the CLIMIT program has been instrumental in developing Norwegian and international solutions for CO2 management. The program is a collaboration between Gassnova and the Research Council of Norway.
Development, Testing, and Commercialization
Since 2005, CLIMIT has contributed to the development, testing, and commercialization of CO2 management technologies. CLIMIT Summit 2025 will be a key milestone in this journey, providing a platform to discuss the road ahead. With a strong technical program and site visits to various facilities, the conference offers a unique opportunity to network and exchange knowledge across disciplines and borders.
“CLIMIT has enabled research communities and industry to establish close ties to leading research communities internationally, which has in turn improved the quality f their own deliverables. The programme has accelerated technological development in terms of both research and industrial activities, and Norway is now among the world’s leaders in the field of CO2 management. Foreign delegations visit Norway to learn about CO2 management, which is a source of pride and new opportunities for technological development and industrial growth”, says Minister of Energy Terje Aasland.
Dedicated Conference on CDR and Site Visits
This year, CLIMIT Summit includes a dedicated conference on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) in collaboration with Mission Innovationn CDR. There will also be site visits to Longship project stakeholders and the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM), the world’s largest and most flexible test center for CO2 capture technology verification.
A Platform for Knowledge Sharing
Since its inception in 2010, CLIMIT Summit has grown to attract nearly 350 participants from around the world.
“CLIMIT is a vital driver for sharing knowledge on CO2 management. Over the years, CLIMIT has hosted numerous seminars and conferences where experts have presented research findings and innovative technologies.”
Kari-Lise Rørvik, head of the technology department at Gassnova.20 Years of Technology Development
Since its launch in 2005, CLIMIT has played a central role in the development of CO2 management technologies. The program has supported more than 800 projects focused on research, development, and demonstration of carbon capture and storage (CCS), many of which have led to concrete industrial solutions.
“With a strong focus on innovation, industrial testing, and international collaboration, CLIMIT has helped Norwegian technology gain global recognition”
Arvid Nøttveit, Chair of the CLIMIT program boardCLIMIT and the CO2 Value Chain
CLIMIT has closely collaborated with research institutions, as well as industry partners. The strong link between research and industry has positioned Norway as a global leader in CO2 management. CLIMIT also plays a key role in developing business models for CCS and facilitates cooperation across industrial sectors.
A prime example is Longship, where past CLIMIT-supported projects have been groundbreaking in realizing Norway’s first large-scale CCS project. Longship is also Norway’s largest industrial climate initiative.
As Longship moves into operational phases, valuable insights will be gained, contributing to further cost reductions and technological improvements for future CCS projects.