Oslo energy storage intermediary

How much CO2 does Oslo emit a year?

The waste-to-energy plant at Klemetsrud is currently responsible for 17 per cent of the city’s emissions, and is the biggest single emitter of CO2 in Oslo. From 2026, up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 will be captured each year. This corresponds to the annual emissions from 200,000 cars.

How can Oslo reduce energy consumption?

A larger share of energy production in Oslo shall be local, and various energy systems shall supplement and support each other. Buildings in Oslo shall utilise electricity and heat efficiently and reduce energy consumption. The City of Oslo shall facilitate reduced and more climate-friendly consumption among citizens and businesses.

What is Oslo's climate strategy?

The climate strategy for Oslo towards 2030 was adopted by the City Council at the start of May and replaces The Climate and Energy Strategy and The Climate Adaptation Strategy from 2015 and 2016. The main objective remains – for Oslo to have close to zero emissions. The new strategy comprises five targets for Oslo’s work on climate change.

Will Norway's largest waste-to-energy plant become a reality?

Norway’s largest waste-to-energy plant has secured funding that will enable capture and storage of 400 000 tonnes of CO2. -Seeing is believeing, said Bellona founder Frederic Hauge about the Klemetsrud CO2 capture and storage project in 2015. By 2026, the world’s first waste-to-energy plant with full-scale CCS will finally become reality.

How do Moors contribute to carbon storage in Oslo?

When trees and other plants grow, they bind carbon in the tree trunks, branches and roots. Carbon from old plants is stored in soil, and moors provide particularly high carbon storage. The target is to protect and increase this natural form of carbon storage in Oslo, both in Marka (recreational forested area on Oslo’s outskirts) and in the city.

How much money will Oslo bring to the project?

The City of Oslo and the companies will bring up to 6 billion NOK (620 million EUR) to the table, said Raymond Johansen. This amount is necessary for the project to be fully funded. The Norwegian state has already given a funding guarantee of 3 billion NOK (310 million EUR).