Inter Terminals Sweden (ITS), a bulk liquid storage and logistics specialist, has announced plans to build open-access CO2 infrastructure at the Port of Södertälje. The facility is intended to provide intermediate storage and maritime transportation for CO2 captured from industrial emitters in the Mälardalen region by 2030.
Now entering the front-end engineering design (FEED) and permitting phase, the project aims to support industrial emitters across Sweden’s central economic region, which includes the capital, Stockholm. Once operational, the hub will consolidate CO2 captured from regional industrial processes before loading it onto vessels for delivery to permanent storage sites or use in industrial processes, including synthetic fuel production.
Johan Zettergren, Managing Director of ITS, commented on the announcement: ‘This initiative marks an important milestone for Inter Terminals, positioning us as a key enabler in the emerging CO2-logistics market in Mälardalen. The objective is to offer an open and accessible solution for all regional companies aiming to capture CO2 and seeking efficient solutions for storage or for reuse.’
The Port of Södertälje is located within one of Sweden’s most densely populated and industrially active regions. Måns Frostell, Port Chief Executive, said: ‘This joint initiative further strengthens Södertälje Port’s position as a hub for sustainable freight logistics and the future infrastructure for energy management in the Stockholm region.’
ITS, part of the Inter Terminals network, has designed the Södertälje facility as a scalable and modular system, which enables phased development in accordance with market demand and regulatory developments. The company aims for the infrastructure to operate on an open-access basis, facilitating third-party use and demand aggregation.
The initiative positions ITS to play a central role in the emerging CO2 transport market in Sweden. By establishing a dedicated maritime export route for captured emissions, the project contributes to the infrastructure needed to scale up industrial carbon removals and meet long-term emissions-reduction targets.
In addition to Södertälje, Inter Terminals Sweden also operates at the Port of Gothenburg, the largest port in Scandinavia. At the Gothenburg Energy Port, ITS provides bulk liquid storage and functions as a key logistics and port call actor. The company has contributed to the launch of the Digital Port Call platform in 2024, a coordinated data-sharing system designed to improve port efficiency and reduce at-berth emissions.
The Gothenburg Port Authority estimates that the system will reduce annual CO2 emissions in the port area by 6,000 tonnes. These efficiencies are achieved by allowing vessels to adjust their speed en route, thereby avoiding unnecessary anchorage and minimising time at berth.
