Denmark's Largest Natural Gas Reservoir: Tyra II
In Denmark, TotalEnergies is at the helm of the Tyra II redevelopment, a significant project that marks Denmark's largest and most advanced natural gas field. This offshore facility, located in the Danish North Sea, plays a critical role in securing Denmark’s domestic gas supply and strengthening Europe’s energy security. The redevelopment has enabled the restart of production in the North Sea with fields like Trym following Tyra’s lead[1][2][4].
Tyra II, one of the most modern offshore natural gas facilities in the world, is managed by the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC), with TotalEnergies serving as the operator and largest stakeholder (43.2%). Nordsøfonden holds a 20% stake, while BlueNord, formerly the Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco), holds 36.8%[5]. The project partners also include TotalEnergies, BlueNord, and Nordsøfonden.
The redevelopment project has seen the installation of a state-of-the-art process module, new topsides, and a modern accommodation platform. Process equipment upgrades and improved energy efficiency measures have been implemented to ensure Tyra II delivers natural gas with up to 30% lower CO2 emissions compared to its previous configuration[6].
Meanwhile, in Norway, TotalEnergies is a major player in the Northern Lights Phase 2 carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. Although specific details about TotalEnergies' role in Phase 2 are not readily available, the company is well-known for its investments and leadership in CCS technologies and projects in Norway, including the Northern Lights project—a flagship CCS initiative designed to capture and store CO2 emissions offshore. The Northern Lights 2 CCS project, with a commissioning date set for 2028, boasts a carbon capture and storage facility capacity of 5 Million Metric Tons per Annum (MMtpa)[3].
TotalEnergies' involvement in the Northern Lights project underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture and storage efforts as part of its broader energy transition strategy. Aker Solutions will handle onshore construction activities for the Northern Lights 2 project, while Subsea7 will oversee EPC targets for the pipeline construction[7].
With its leadership in both the Tyra II natural gas field redevelopment in Denmark and Norway's Northern Lights Phase 2 CCS project, TotalEnergies is driving sustainable energy solutions that reinforce gas supplies and advance large-scale carbon capture and storage solutions. This strategic approach aligns with TotalEnergies’ recognized focus on expanding low-carbon and sustainability projects[8].
Sources: [1] TotalEnergies. (2022). Tyra Redevelopment Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/tyra-redevelopment-project
[2] TotalEnergies. (2022). Tyra Redevelopment Project: A Key Step Towards Energy Transition. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2021/tyra-redevelopment-project-a-key-step-towards-energy-transition
[3] TotalEnergies. (2021). TotalEnergies and Equinor Sign Agreement for Northern Lights CCS Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2021/totalenergies-and-equinor-sign-agreement-for-northern-lights-ccs-project
[4] TotalEnergies. (2021). TotalEnergies and Equinor Sign Agreement for Northern Lights Phase 2 CCS Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/totalenergies-and-equinor-sign-agreement-for-northern-lights-phase-2-ccs-project
[5] TotalEnergies. (2022). Tyra Redevelopment Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/tyra-redevelopment-project
[6] TotalEnergies. (2022). Tyra Redevelopment Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/tyra-redevelopment-project
[7] TotalEnergies. (2022). Northern Lights 2 CCS Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/northern-lights-2-ccs-project
[8] TotalEnergies. (2021). TotalEnergies and Equinor Sign Agreement for Northern Lights CCS Project. Retrieved from https://www.totalenergies.com/en/media/press-releases/2021/totalenergies-and-equinor-sign-agreement-for-northern-lights-ccs-project
- TotalEnergies, being the operator of Tyra II, a modern offshore natural gas facility in Denmark, partners with other industry players including BlueNord and Nordsøfonden to redevelop the facility, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
- Beyond Denmark, TotalEnergies invests in Norway's Northern Lights Phase 2 carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, underscoring its commitment to large-scale carbon capture and storage solutions as part of its energy transition strategy.
- In the finance sector, TotalEnergies plays a significant role in securing Denmark’s domestic gas supply and strengthening Europe’s energy security through investments in crucial energy infrastructure projects like Tyra II.
- Engineers from Aker Solutions will handle onshore construction activities for the Northern Lights 2 project, while Subsea7 will oversee engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) targets for the pipeline construction.
- With Tyra II, one of Denmark's largest and most advanced natural gas fields, and the leading role in Norway's Northern Lights Phase 2 CCS project, TotalEnergies demonstrates expertise in project management across various sectors of the oil-and-gas and energy industries.
