Dutch plant operator Twence has opened a carbon capture plant that removes up to 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ from flue gases every year and converts it into reusable raw materials. Dutch Queen Máxima was also present at the opening in Hengelo.
Key Takeaways
- Twence, a Dutch plant operator, has launched a carbon capture plant that removes up to 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
- During the plant’s opening, Queen Máxima attended and witnessed a demonstration of the CO₂ filtering process.
- The plant aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and focuses on sustainable waste processing.
- Captured CO₂ is provided in liquid form to greenhouse horticulture, enhancing plant growth.
- The Queen discussed various topics, including cross-border cooperation and Twence’s social impact during her visit.
Symbolic commissioning of the plant
According to Twence, CO₂ was symbolically filtered from the chimney during the opening ceremony. A model demonstrated the process, in which air bubbles were generated in a cylinder to represent the gaseous CO₂.
Following the opening, the Queen was given a tour of the plant, during which employees explained the individual process steps. These include the separation, liquefaction, loading and use of CO₂.
During her visit, the Queen spoke with employees and cooperation partners about cross-border cooperation with Münster, the development of a district heating network, innovative uses for CO₂ and the promotion of young talent and Twence’s social impact. According to its own statements, the plant operator aims to be climate neutral by 2050.
Use of captured CO₂
The captured CO₂ is supplied in liquid form to greenhouse horticulture, where it is used to promote plant growth. Marc Kapteijn, managing director of Twence, explained that it is the company’s responsibility not only to process waste, but to do so in a sustainable manner.
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