We are thrilled to announce that on 20 December 2024, Axis secured full planning permission for the phased development of a state-of-the-art Carbon Dioxide Storage Terminal at Seal Sands and North Tees, Teesside, on behalf of Navigator Terminals.
This landmark project includes three key components:
- A liquid CO₂ reception and export terminal at the existing North Tees Inland Terminal Facility
- A CO₂ reception and storage terminal at the existing Seal Sands Inland Terminal Facility
- A pipeline system connecting the two facilities
The development represents a cutting-edge, multi-modal storage and processing facility designed to temporarily store imported CO₂ before exporting it off-site. The CO₂ can then be utilised in industrial and manufacturing processes or permanently sequestered within offshore geological formations as a supercritical fluid.
Supporting Sustainable Growth in Teesside
This transformative project supports the region’s ambitious net-zero targets and aligns with Teesside’s growing reputation as a hub for carbon capture innovation, including Net Zero Teesside Power and other East Coast Cluster CCUS projects. Together, these initiatives are driving the decarbonisation of industries and shaping a sustainable future.
The new facility spans more than 120 hectares of semi-vacant land adjacent to the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI, SPA, and Ramsar Site. This prime location enables CO₂ to be imported and exported via multiple modes of transport, including rail, road, ship, and pipeline, ensuring operational flexibility and efficiency.
David Adams, Director at Axis, highlighted the importance of the project, stating:
“This project is the latest in a series of developments we’ve delivered in recent years, forming a critical component of the UK’s sustainable economic growth programme. It also marks another step forward in our collective journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. Axis is proud to have worked with Navigator Terminals, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Natural England, the Environment Agency, and many other local stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of this project through the planning system.”
Delivering Expertise Through Collaboration
Axis played a pivotal role in delivering this project by:
- Producing all planning documents supporting the application
- Coordinating and managing the technical environmental assessments required to secure planning permission, including biodiversity net gain calculations
- Collaborating closely with the determining planning authority and local stakeholders to expedite the process
This project exemplifies Axis’s commitment to driving sustainable development, advancing environmental innovation, and contributing to the UK’s net-zero targets.
For more information about Axis’s work on this and other transformational projects, feel free to explore our projects portfolio or contact our team.