On November 22, 2024, a ceremony was held at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd to mark
that the newly built liquefied CO2 carrier “NORTHERN PIONEER” (the Vessel) is ready for
delivery to Northern Lights JV DA (Northern Lights).
The Vessel, which is engaged in the world's first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS)
value chain project, will be managed by “K” LINE LNG Shipping (UK) Ltd. based in London, the
subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE). It will transport liquefied CO2 from a CO2
capture facility in Norway to Northern Lights' receiving terminal in Øygarden, western Norway.
“K” LINE and Northern Lights have entered into bareboat charter contracts and time charter
contracts for three of the four vessels ordered by Northern Lights, including the Vessel.
In line with “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, its long-term environmental policy, the “K” LINE
group is actively promoting various initiatives aimed at supporting our own decarbonization
efforts and those of society. “K” LINE aims to leverage the insights gained from our advanced
liquefied CO2 transportation projects for the development of business in the future, thereby
contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and enhancing corporate value.
“This is a great moment for Northern Lights and the CCS industry. Today we celebrate that the
full transport and storage chain of Northern Lights CO2 is ready. Northern Pioneer and her sister
ships will enable flexible and scalable CO2 transport across Europe.” said Tim Heijn, Managing
Director of Northern Lights.
"We are delighted to have reached a significant milestone for the Northern Lights value chain,
making the first step in our journey. With our extensive knowledge and experience in the
operation of various liquefied gas carriers, the “K” LINE Group is determined to work together to
contribute to Europe’s decarbonization through safe and reliable liquefied CO2 transportation.”
said Yukikazu Myochin, President and CEO of “K” LINE.
Dimensions and Characteristics of the Vessel
• Cargo Tank Capacity: 7,500 m3
• Overall length: 130 m
• Breadth: 21 m
• Cargo transport conditions: maximum pressure of 19 bar(g) pressure and minimum
temperature of -35 °C
• Primary fuel: LNG
• Low-carbon technologies: Wind-assisted rotor sail and air lubrication
