Amplus Energy has teamed up with Norwegian partner Carbon Circle to launch an Aberdeen-based firm focused on carbon capture.
Carbon Circle has already been established in Norway and Canada, but following a seven-figure investment from Amplus, Carbon Circle UK (CCUK) has been created.
Its launch is the first entry to the carbon capture market for Amplus, with CCUK set to provide a “select number of employment opportunities in Aberdeen".
Speaking to the Press and Journal, Ian Herd, managing director of Amplus, said: "We are excited by this opportunity to participate within the energy transition in the UK through bringing our client-focused, innovative approach to project delivery, coupled with the ‘best-in-class’ domain knowledge and significant EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) experience already assembled within Carbon Circle.
"The creation of Carbon Circle UK brings a new, innovative carbon capture EPC partner into a UK market with huge potential."
A recruitment drive is already underway for the new project, which is being led by Amplus general manager Steve Gardyne.
The venture is also being supported by carbon capture specialists from Norway.
Amplus currently employs around 20 people in the Granite City, though that will rise during CCUK's first year of operation.
Carbon Circle chief executive Aslak Hjelde said: "We are excited by our partnership with Amplus Energy, a collaboration set to enhance the growth and innovation of the carbon capture sector in the UK.
"The UK Government’s significant commitment of £20 billion to carbon capture and storage is a testament to the strategic importance of CCS technologies in achieving national net-zero ambitions.
"With the support and expertise of Amplus Energy, Carbon Circle is ready to be a major contributor in the UK’s carbon capture sector."