Evos, SEFE and Petrogas E&P (Abeona) to explore CO₂ logistics and storage collaboration
Amsterdam, 23-09-2026 — Evos, SEFE and Petrogas E&P have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to align on technical, operational and commercial interfaces across the carbon dioxide (CO₂) transport and storage value chain. The purpose of the collaboration is to identify integration requirements and define the next steps towards an integrated CO₂ transport and storage system, with the three companies representing different segments of the CO₂ value chain.
Evos operates tank terminals in major European ports and is exploring, together with a range of potential partners, the development of liquid CO₂ storage and handling hubs at its locations. This includes terminals in Amsterdam and Hamburg, where captured CO₂ could be consolidated for intermediate storage before being transported to permanent geological storage sites.
SEFE is a leading European energy supplier to industrial customers and actively supports their decarbonisation efforts. The company is exploring its role as a potential CO₂ management partner by helping to integrate the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, from CO₂ aggregation and transportation to permanent storage in suitable geological formations. Together with partners, SEFE is developing transportation solutions and securing access to storage capacity across Europe.
Petrogas E&P, through its subsidiary Abeona CCS Storage B.V., is developing a CO₂ transport and storage project in the depleted Q1 oil fields in the Dutch North Sea (the Abeona project). By reusing existing infrastructure, including a temporarily suspended pipeline, the project offers a practical and timely route to store CO₂, while keeping spatial impact limited. It also supports the technical, commercial and operational capabilities needed for the energy transition.
The MoU creates a framework for the companies to examine where their activities in the CO₂ value chain and existing logistics infrastructure may connect. The work will include technical interfaces, operational requirements, regulatory pathways, commercial alignment and the possible scope of a feasibility study.
Jorden van Foreest, Group Business Development Director at Evos, said: “We see huge potential in developing our Amsterdam and Hamburg terminals as CO₂ export hubs. Both are strategically located, and the existing direct pipeline connection to the Petrogas sink from our Amsterdam terminal, together with the ability to handle large numbers of railcars in Hamburg, allows us to offer unique export connectivity to the market. Collaborating with two counterparts who each fulfil a critical role in the CO₂ value chain is key to realising this strategy, and we look forward to taking this project into the next phase.”
Markus Menges, SVP Technology & Innovation, SEFE, said: “Successful CCS projects are not delivered by individual players acting alone, but through the seamless collaboration of every part of the value chain. Together with Evos and Petrogas, we are bringing together complementary expertise to work on the set-up of reliable and commercially viable CCS solutions.”
Aleid de Savornin Lohman, Director Abeona CCS, said: “For Abeona, this is an important step in accelerating CO₂ storage as part of the energy transition. By reusing existing infrastructure, we can limit spatial and environmental impact and enable faster realisation. We are pleased to take this step together with SEFE and Evos. With this, we can provide additional flexibility and capacity within the wider CCS system, supporting the development of CCS for the North Sea Canal area, emitters in “Cluster 6” and other emitters that require timely access to CO₂ transport and storage solutions.”
About Evos
Evos is a leading independent European provider of storage infrastructure for liquid energy and chemicals. The company operates a network of eight tank terminals strategically located in seven major seaport hubs in five countries, with a combined storage capacity of 6.3 million cubic metres. Its terminals are located in the Netherlands (Amsterdam (2), Rotterdam and Terneuzen), Belgium (Ghent), Germany (Hamburg), Malta and Spain (Algeciras). Founded in 2019, Evos is owned by investment funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a long-term oriented infrastructure asset manager. Evos employs approximately 700 people across its network.
For more information, visit www.evos.eu.
About SEFE
SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
For more information, visit www.sefe.eu.
About Petrogas E&P/Abeona
Abeona CCS Storage B.V., the initiator of the Abeona project, is part of the Petrogas E&P group. In the Netherlands, the Petrogas E&P group is known as the operator of North Sea gas fields under the name Petrogas E&P Netherlands B.V. This company, including its legal predecessors, has been active in Dutch offshore oil and gas production for more than 40 years. It is owned by Petrogas E&P LLC, a privately owned company incorporated in the Sultanate of Oman.
For more information, visit www.abeona-ccs.com and www.petrogasep.com.
Media contacts:
Maria Eschbach, Evos Group Communications
SEFE Team Public Relations, presse@sefe.eu
Petrogas E&P Netherlands/Abeona: contact@abeona-ccs.com