Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Wednesday that it reached a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Habshan carbon capture project, one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The Habshan carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project would have the capacity to capture and permanently store 1.5 (mtpa) of carbon dioxide (CO2) within geological formations deep underground.

Moreover, CO2 would be permanently stored in reservoirs deep in the sub-surface through the deployment of closed-loop CO2 capture and reinjection technology at the well site.

The project would be built, operated, and maintained by ADNOC Gas, the statement said. It would include carbon capture units at the Habshan gas processing plant, pipeline infrastructure and a network of wells for carbon dioxide injection.

“As ADNOC continues its transformation towards a lower carbon future, it is our intention to make further investments to significantly reduce our emissions, including in carbon capture and storage, and push the boundaries of innovation and technology with our partners, to build on our world-leading legacy and industry leadership in carbon management,” said Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth.