Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Services
Independent Assurance Across the CCS Value Chain

Supporting CCS Projects from Development to Long-Term Operation

CCS projects involve complex technical, regulatory, environmental, and safety considerations. Bureau Veritas provides independent, fact-based assurance to support informed decision-making, regulatory approval, and long-term asset integrity.

Our role is to:

• Assess and manage technical and operational risk on behalf of clients and stakeholders
• Provide independent third-party verification and assurance
• Support compliance with UK and international regulations, codes, and standards
• Enable the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of CCS infrastructure
   

Our CCS Services Across the Asset Lifecycle

Project Development & Design

At the early stages of CCS projects, Bureau Veritas supports clients in defining robust, compliant, and technically sound project concepts. Our services include:

• Feasibility studies and site selection
• Technical due diligence for developers, investors, and lenders
• Design review and conformity assessment
• Approval in Principle (AiP)
• Risk assessments and technology qualification
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

Compliance, Certification & Independent Assurance

We provide independent certification and verification services to support permitting, consenting, and stakeholder confidence throughout CCS project development. Services include:

• Independent Competent Person (ICP) and Independent Verification Body (IVB) services
• Certification of pipelines, injection systems, and associated infrastructure
• Verification against UK and international regulations, standards, and codes
• Measurement, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV) plan validation
• Risk, safety, and process safety compliance, including HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, and DSEAR

Procurement & Construction

Bureau Veritas supports quality, safety, and compliance during procurement and construction, from global supply chains through to site execution. Our support includes:

• Supply chain audits and supplier assessments
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) management
• Vendor and site inspections and surveillance
• Construction and site HSE support, including CDM Health & Safety services
• Acoustics, air quality, and environmental monitoring
• Building Control Approver services

Commissioning & Operations

During commissioning and operational phases, Bureau Veritas provides assurance to support safe start-up, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance. Services include:

• Regulatory and statutory inspections
• Commissioning and test run supervision
• Asset Integrity Management
• HSE advisory support and embedded resources
• Lifetime extension services for existing platforms and injection systems
• Completion and re-completion support
• Onsite Measurement, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV)

Asset Operation & Lifecycle Management

We provide ongoing support throughout the operational life of CCS assets to maintain integrity, compliance, and performance. Our services cover: 

• Inspection and performance analysis
• End-of-warranty and operational due diligence
• Integrity management and corrosion assessment
• Support for long-term storage assurance and monitoring obligations
• Cybersecurity assessments for operational and monitoring systems

Cyber Security for CCS Infrastructure

As CCS systems increasingly rely on digital monitoring and automation, Bureau Veritas offers cybersecurity assessment and advisory services to help protect critical infrastructure, operational technology, and data throughout the asset lifecycle.
 

Why Choose Bureau Veritas for CCS?

• Independent and impartial expertise
• Comprehensive lifecycle coverage, from feasibility to long-term operation
• Strong UK presence supported by global technical governance
• Proven capability across the energy transition
• Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements