Aker Carbon Capture has officially commenced building its Just CatchT modular
carbon capture plant at Twence's waste-to-energy plant in Hengelo, the
Netherlands. Building activities at the site were kicked off with the unveiling
of the construction board. The plant will reduce CO2 emissions associated with
the generation of energy from the incineration of non-recyclable waste. The
captured CO2 will be used in liquid form in the greenhouse horticulture sector.
By the end of 2023, the Just CatchT standardized plant will start capturing
100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Twence mainly generates energy from non-reusable residual and industrial waste
and is the largest producer of sustainable energy in the Dutch province of
Overijssel. Twence will capture and recycle part of the CO2 that is released
when generating energy. In doing so, Twence will make a significant contribution
to reducing CO2 emissions in the region and thus also to achieving the climate
targets of its shareholders. In November 2021, the Dutch Ministry of Economic
Affairs provided a subsidy of EUR 14.3 million, chiefly because the initiative
contributes to the national target to quickly reduce CO2emissions and because it
sets an example for other large companies in the industry at home and abroad.
"It is such a great feeling being able to put the first spade in the ground. We
have been working closely together with the highly dedicated people from Twence
to realize this unique CCU project. We can't wait to start capturing the first
CO2 emissions at the end of next year. Together we will contribute to a CO2
-neutral environment. This will set the example for other energy players in the
Netherlands and the rest of Europe," says Valborg Lundegaard, CEO Aker Carbon
Capture.
Making the greenhouse horticulture sector more sustainable
A large part of the captured CO2 will be delivered in liquid form to the
greenhouse horticulture sector. CO2 is necessary for the growth of crops. It is
now mainly produced by burning natural gas. Should the greenhouse horticulture
wish to make the switch away from natural gas, the sustainable CO2 from Twence
will be an alternative. In doing so, Twence is making an important contribution
to making the greenhouse horticulture sector more sustainable.
Cooperation
Marc Kapteijn, Twence Managing Director: "It is Twence's ambition to contribute
to the circular economy and to produce more valuable raw materials from waste.
This CO2capture plant is a wonderful example of that. The realisation of the
plant requires knowledge and expertise. Which is why we collaborate with skilled
and specialised parties. I look forward to a successful collaboration, one in
which safety comes first!"
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including the cement, bio and waste-to-energy, gas-to-power and blue hydrogen
segments. Aker Carbon Capture's proprietary, carbon-capture technology offers a
unique, environmentally friendly solution for removing CO2 emissions.
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