A joint venture between energy giants Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies has ordered CO2 carriers in China as part of a plan to build carbon storage infrastructure.

The venture, called Northern Lights, has contracted two 7,500-cbm ships with a length of 130 metres at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC).

No price has been revealed, but the vessels will be delivered by mid-2024.