Doubts over the viability of Scotland’s largest carbon capture project have been raised after a key partner in the development, Storegga, withdrew, according to media reports.

Storegga is understood to be looking at selling its key stake in the project after a review of its business, capital requirements and future structure. H2 View has approached the company for comment.

The facility, which secured £200m ($266m) in government funding this year, is due to be built by Storegga, Shell, Harbour Energy, and North Sea Midstream Partners at the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead, north of Aberdeen.

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