Molins and Enagás Join Forces to Lead Innovation in Carbon Capture and Transport in Europe

• The two companies have agreed to submit the MOSUSOL NetCO2 Project to the Innovation Funds, aiming to capture one million tons of CO2 per year. 

• This comprehensive solution for carbon capture, transport, utilization, and storage is cutting-edge and backed by strong technological expertise.

• The initiative will position Spain as a leader in sustainable innovation and the energy transition. 

Molins and Enagás have taken a decisive step toward industrial decarbonization by formalizing a collaboration agreement to jointly apply for the Innovation Funds 2024 with the groundbreaking MOSUSOL NetCO2 Project. This ambitious initiative, which integrates advanced carbon capture, transport, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, aims to establish Spain as a leader in sustainable innovation and the energy transition.

The MOSUSOL NetCO2 project is a pioneering milestone in the transition towards sustainable industrial operations by integrating cutting-edge CCUS technologies with a state-of-the-art CO2 transport infrastructure. The initiative seeks to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, with a special focus on cement manufacturing, and position Spain as a leader in carbon management innovation.

The project plans to capture one million tons of CO2 per year at Molins’ Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona) plant, including the biogenic fraction. The captured CO2 will be transported via pipeline for subsequent storage or potential use in green fuel production. With an estimated total investment of €590 million, this initiative reaffirms both companies’ commitment to sustainability and the fight against climate change. Additionally, it will contribute significantly to the decarbonization of industrial sectors and help reduce water usage in industrial processes.

This open-access CO2 transport network will offer transportation, measurement, quality control, and efficient delivery of the captured carbon dioxide. Moreover, it will integrate cutting-edge technologies to optimize the pipeline’s life-cycle management, enhancing safety and operational efficiency throughout the process.

Marcos Cela, CEO of Molins, emphasized: “The MOSUSOL NetCO2 project is a testament to our firm commitment to decarbonization in the construction sector. Our alliance with Enagás allows us to comprehensively tackle the emissions challenge, positioning Spain as a leader in sustainable innovation. Through this collaboration, we also reinforce our strategy of implementing key actions for the energy transition, in line with our Sustainability Roadmap 2030. That is why the MOSUSOL NetCO2 project exemplifies how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate decarbonization and contribute to European climate goals.”

Arturo Gonzalo, CEO of Enagás, stated: “The MOSUSOL NetCO2 project is part of our goal to continue advancing our shared commitment to reducing the carbon footprint in hard-to-abate industrial sectors. It represents an opportunity for Enagás and Molins to jointly lead innovation in industrial decarbonization while enhancing competitiveness.”

The collaboration between Enagás and Molins has already received the STEP (Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform) seal in the Innovation Funds 2023 call, recognizing the project as strategic for the European Union. By fostering a synergistic ecosystem that connects carbon capture, transport, utilization, and storage, the MOSUSOL NetCO2 Project not only addresses Catalonia’s industrial emissions—estimated at approximately 5 million tons per year—but also provides a scalable and replicable model for achieving net-zero emissions. It paves the way for the development of a carbon capture, transport, storage, and utilization hub (CCUS) not only in Catalonia but across the entire Mediterranean region.

Thanks to a comprehensive strategy and the deployment of innovative technologies, the MOSUSOL NetCO2 Project exemplifies the pioneering vision of Molins and Enagás for sustainable industrial ecosystems, further reinforcing their leadership in industrial decarbonization.

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