DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CCS project

Energy services provider, DNV, has awarded ADNOC a CO₂ Storage Certificate at the Site Endorsement stage for its West Aquifer CO₂ storage development

The certification, conducted in accordance with ISO 27914:2017 Carbon dioxide capture, transportation and geological storage — Geological storage, has recognised that ADNOC reflects the necessary subsurface characterisation, reservoir understanding, containment assessment, and risk management framework required to progress the project to its next phase.

DNV’s verification process took into consideration ADNOC’s geological modelling, monitoring plans, conformance demonstration approach, and long-term storage strategy for the West Aquifer. Endorsement at this stage comes as a big win for ADNOC, building confidence in the site’s suitability for safe and permanent CO₂ storage.

“This certification is a pivotal step for ADNOC and an important moment for CCS deployment across the region. The West Aquifer site has the potential to become one of the anchors for large scale CCS deployment in the Middle East, helping industries to decarbonize in a safe, credible, and internationally recognized way. By meeting the stringent requirements of ISO 27914 at the site endorsement stage, ADNOC is demonstrating leadership, transparency, and a commitment to building the confidence needed for accelerated CCS investment across the region,” said Brice Le Gallo, vice-president and regional director for Southern Europe, MEA & LATAM, Energy Systems at DNV.