Joint press release

Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink, Socofe and SFPIM join forces in CO2 network operator “Fluxys c-grid" - Seite 2

Jacques Vandermeiren, President of the board of directors of Pipelink and CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges: “CCUS is an important part of the solution to reach the climate goals. There is a growing awareness of the need to further develop CO₂ capture technologies and suitable infrastructure to transport the captured CO₂ towards the Antwerp and Bruges port platforms for further transport to permanent storage sites. The establishment of this cooperation is a fine example of the pioneering role that we as a world port and pipeline operator play in the transition to a low carbon society, both within our own organization, on the port platform and beyond.”

Jean-Marie Bréban, Directeur Général of Socofe: “With the ambition to contribute to the decarbonisation of society, Socofe is enthusiastic to participate in Fluxys c-grid alongside historical partner Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and SFPIM. It is essential for the development of industry and employment in Wallonia to deploy adequate, accessible and reasonably priced infrastructures for CO₂ evacuation. Socofe will be the link between industry and Fluxys c-grid to optimise the development of this backbone in Wallonia. ”


SFPIM Investment Manager François Fontaine says: "SFPIM is happy to join their forces together with Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and Socofe to create CO₂ transport network Fluxys c-grid. Capturing and storing carbon is essential to reduce the carbon impact of the industry, in particular in the steel, chemicals & cement sector. With a good coordinated approach, in and abroad the Belgian regions, the new network will be responsible for the decarbonisation of the industry and as well the reinforcement of its activities and employment.”

Press contacts

Fluxys Press team: [phone] • [e-mail] 

Pipelink Press team: [phone] • [e-mail]

Socofe: Jean-Marie Bréban • [e-mail]

SFPIM: Joel Decerf  • [phone] • [e-mail]

 

About Pipelink

"Pipelink is a subsidiary of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Pipelink is the asset owner and manager of approximately 750 km of high-pressure underground pipelines serving the chemical industry. As a neutral party, Pipelink is the long-term partner for DBFM (Design, Build, Finance and Maintain) pipeline infrastructure projects.

Pipelink recognizes the crucial role of pipelines as a sustainable mode of transport and as a key element in the energy transition. Pipelink thus contributes to the modal shift and the transition to a low-carbon society