The collaboration builds on the Salt Centre’s strong tradition of lively communication and will support the dissemination of information about the geological surveys that will be conducted in the Greenstore area in the coming years.
“We are very pleased about the collaboration with Harbour Energy and Project Greenstore,” says Leif Skaarup, director of Mariager Salt Centre.
“The collaboration supports our position as one of the municipality’s strongest communication hubs. At the same time, we are proud that companies in our local area see Mariager Saltcenter as the natural place to connect with the local community and communicate their projects at eye level with citizens. This gives us a unique opportunity to bring the fascinating knowledge about the subsoil and CO2 storage close to our guests – and contribute to an open and understandable dialogue about the studies taking place in the area.”
The collaboration creates a local framework where visitors can gain insight into the geological background for CO2 storage and follow the investigations being carried out in the approximately 500 km² area between Randers, Mariager and Hobro. The studies will assess whether the subsoil is suitable for safe storage in sandstone layers 2,000–3,000 metres below the earth’s surface.
The upcoming exhibition at the Salt Centre will explain what CO2 capture and storage entails and how the processes work in practice. The exhibition will give citizens and visitors a clear picture of both the geological conditions and the technological developments behind the process.
“At Mariager Saltcenter, we have been working for many years to communicate the secrets of the subsoil,” continues Leif Skaarup.
“With this exhibition, we can focus on a current and important topic – how the same underground that has given us salt can also play a role in the green transition.”
Harbour Energy sees the collaboration as a valuable opportunity to strengthen the dialogue with the local population about the project and the studies that will form the basis for decisions in the coming years.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to enter into a partnership with Mariager Saltcenter, where we can communicate the project widely and at eye level,” says Regitze Reeh, Head of Communications at Harbour Energy.
“Mariager Saltcenter has both expertise and commitment, and with the upcoming exhibition, we have the opportunity to expand the level of information and make the advanced geology behind CO2 storage more tangible for the Saltcenter’s many visitors.”
The subsoil in the area is characterised by its many layers of sandstone, clay and limestone, which make it particularly interesting in relation to possible CO2 storage. However, it is important to emphasise that no decision has yet been made on the establishment of a CO2 storage facility. Only when all studies have been completed and analysed will Harbour Energy and its partners decide whether to apply for a permit.
