International engineering consultancy Penspen has been awarded a pre-FEED study by CO₂ Pipeline Schweiz AG to support the development of a national CO₂ transport system in Switzerland. The study will define the high-level design of a CO₂ pipeline corridor between Basel and Zurich, with potential extensions across eastern and central regions, contributing to Switzerland’s wider plans to build carbon transport infrastructure that supports national emissions reduction targets.
Penspen’s scope includes developing the technical design for the pipeline backbone, hubs, valve and compressor stations, routing support, site selection, economic input, and guidance on regulatory alignment for CO₂ transport in Switzerland. Delivered by teams in Aberdeen and London, the project will run until March 2027. A key aim is to help shape consistent national standards for future CO₂ pipeline developments. Penspen brings significant experience from large CO₂ transport projects, including HyNet in the UK and work in the UAE.
“This appointment builds on Penspen’s global experience supporting large scale CO₂ transport and storage projects and reflects the growing demand for early phase engineering studies that can underpin the safe and practical deployment of carbon management infrastructure. “Together with CO₂ Pipeline Schweiz AG, we are proud to progress this pioneering carbon transportation system project designed to serve multiple emitters including waste incineration, cement plants and industrial plants across the region, contributing to Switzerland’s national emissions reduction goals.” – Darren Bartlett, Director of Engineering and Energy Transition at Penspen
“We are happy to benefit from Penspen’s comprehensive expertise in designing pipeline systems and from its customer-centred interactive approach.” – Dominik Wlodarczak, CEO, CO₂ Pipeline Schweiz AG
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