News and press releases
Niestern Sander is proud to share the latest developments, milestones, and stories from across our company. From innovative shipping and offshore projects to sustainable logistics solutions, our news page keeps you informed about everything happening within our shipyard.
Final CO₂ tanks installed on Carbon Destroyer 1 in Delfzijl
The last CO₂ tanks have recently been safely and successfully installed on board the Carbon Destroyer 1 at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl. This vessel is the first CO₂ carrier built in Europe and will be deployed next year in the Greensand Project. The ship is being constructed on behalf of INEOS Energy.
First CO₂ tanks installed on Carbon Destroyer 1 – a major milestone in Europe’s flagship CCS project
Royal Niestern Sander and Royal Wagenborg have reached another significant milestone in the construction of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built dedicated offshore CO₂ carrier. The installation of the first CO₂ storage tanks marks a crucial step toward completing this pioneering vessel, which will play a key role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Europe.
Four CO₂ tanks loaded for Carbon Destroyer 1
This week marks an important milestone in the development of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the innovative CO₂ carrier currently under construction at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. In Harelbeke, Belgium, four large CO₂ tanks were successfully loaded onto two inland vessels. These tanks are essential components of the carrier’s storage system and will enable the vessel to transport captured CO₂ safely and efficiently.
DP2 system installation in full swing aboard ‘Carbon Destroyer 1’
Following the arrival of the Carbon Destroyer 1 in the port of Delfzijl, Royal Niestern Sander and Royal Wagenborg have entered a critical outfitting phase. The focus is now on the installation of the vessel’s dynamic positioning (DP2) systems, which are essential for safe and precise offshore operations as part of the Greensand Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project led by INEOS Energy.
Wagenborg lays keel for six next-generation fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 vessels
Royal Wagenborg has officially laid the keel for six new EasyMax 2 vessels at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl in presence of Bureau Veritas marking a bold step forward in sustainable shipping and regional industrial innovation. This significant newbuilding order reflects Wagenborg’s long-term commitment to fleet renewal, energy efficiency and sustainable shipping.
New milestone: Carbon Destroyer 1 arrives in the port of Delfzijl for completion as Europe’s flagship in CO₂ transport
Today, the Carbon Destroyer 1 was transported successfully from the ship building yard of Royal Niestern Sander to the Dutch port of Delfzijl. This event marks another major step in the construction of the first European built dedicated offshore CO2 carrier.
