A barrier to effective large-scale deployment of CCS is the current lack of recognised standards and guidelines that can support the implementation of CCS in compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks. DNV has therefore taken a commitment to address this gap and contribute to develop adequate guidelines for critical parts of the CCS value chain in order to contribute to transparent, consistent and cost-effective deployment of CCS.

The development of such guidelines has been performed in collaboration with industry, national authorities, international institutions and public enterprises assigned with responsibility for managing CCS. To date DNV has initiated several Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) developing guidelines and Recommended Practices (RPs) for CO₂ capture, transport, storage and wells.

• Recommended Practice for Technology Qualification of CO₂ Capture Technology – JIP CO2CAPTURE (2006-2008)
  In this Joint Industry Project DNV Recommended Practice for qualification of CO₂ capture technology is developed. The Recommended Practice is a systematic procedure that explains in detail how to identify, describe, and manage risks with the implementation of new CO₂ capture technology in a quantitative way by following a set of sequential steps known as the qualification process. The qualification process is a further development of the more generic process given by DNV-RP-A203 Qualification Procedures for New Technology. The work process has been tested on evolving industrial CO₂ capture cases. Recommended Practice DNV-RP-J201 Qualification Procedures for CO2 Capture Technology is publicly available from May 2010 and can be downloaded through our Webshop .

• Guideline for Selection, Characterisation and Qualification of Sites and Projects for Geological Storage of CO₂ – JIP CO2QUALSTORE (2008-2010)
  The Guideline for Selection, Characterisation and Qualification of Sites and Projects for Geological Storage of CO₂ have been developed through CO2QUALSTORE JIP. The guideline defines a structured approach for how CO₂ storage sites shall be selected and qualified for storage. The purpose is to provide operators with a tool for managing the site selection, characterization, operation and closure phases of a CO₂ project in a safe manner without causing any significant safety or environmental risks. The guideline shall also provide guidance on criteria and procedures for issuing storage permits and other relevant permits and certificates. By this DNV is contributing to build consistency among the emerging regulatory frameworks for geological storage of CO₂ around the world.
  CO2QUALSTORE guideline is now available for download.

• Recommended Practice for Design and Operation of CO₂ pipelines – JIP CO2PIPETRANS Phase 1 (2008-2009)
  The objective of this project was to contribute to successful pipeline transmission of CO₂ in dense, high pressure phase by developing a DNV Recommended Practice based on DNV’s procedures for qualification of new technology and existing pipeline standards on transmission of hydrocarbons. The Recommended Practice DNV-RP-J202 Design and Operation of CO₂ Pipelines is publicly available from May 2010 and can be downloaded through our Webshop .
  The RP will help operators limit and manage uncertainties and risks related to pipeline transmission of CO₂ by incorporating current knowledge. The RP provides guidance for managing risks and uncertainties during the whole lifetime of a pipeline, including design, testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, and de-commissioning, and also incorporate the lessons learned from existing and previous projects.

• Recommended Practice for Design and Operation of CO₂ pipelines – JIP CO2PIPETRANS Phase 2 (2009 – ongoing)
  The main objective of CO2PIPETRANS Phase 2 is to close the significant knowledge gaps that were identified in Phase 1 of the JIP, quickly and efficiently within a single multi-activity project, enabling CCS to move forward on an international basis using robust and consistent knowledge-based guidance. Result of this JIP will be updated Recommended Practice for Design and Operation of CO₂ Pipelines.

• Risk evaluation of wells and re-qualification for CO₂ injection – JIP CO2WELLS (2010 – ongoing)
  The project will develop a transparent methodology to evaluate the integrity of wells, and risk-based procedure for re-qualification of wells for CO₂ injection. The guideline should provide a tool for independent validation and verification, and contribute to build confidence among regulators and stakeholders in risk informed approaches to selection and management of storage sites.