CO2
CleanUp
Our novel technology efficiently and effectively removes carbon dioxide from the air and permanently stores it in geological formations or usable products.
Low Operational Costs
Due to relatively low energy consumption the operational costs remain low.
Low Capital Costs
Due to the smart choice of materials, investment costs are low.
Scalable to Large Size
Due to modular design the system can be scaled up to industrial capacity.
Mass-producible Design
The unique design enables large scale automated production
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Energy-efficient and scalable CO₂ capture from the air
CO₂ CleanUp is an innovative technology for ‘Direct Air Capture’. This process focuses on the sustainable and efficient removal of CO₂ (carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere. Successfully tested in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, the technology combines energy efficiency with scalability. The result is a permanent reduction of CO₂, which is also known as ‘negative CO₂ emissions’.
CO₂ Removal
Fans draw air into a plant. The CO₂ in that air is selectively separated and permanently removed via a chemical reaction.
CO₂ Capture
After binding to a special removal material, the CO₂ is released, collected and compressed into concentrated gas.
CO₂ Permanent Storage
The concentrated CO₂ gas is then stored in underground geological formations, where it remains permanently.
“We believe it's possible to truly make a difference by developing innovative technologies. We're getting closer to industrial scaling.”
— Gerard Essing, Founder and CEO
Application areas
Direct Air Capture
Removing CO₂ from the air and permanent geological storage, and/or removing CO₂ from the air where the removed CO₂ is used to produce so-called e-fuels or carbonates.
Industrial Plants
Removing CO₂ from chimneys of industrial plants.
How CO₂ CleanUp bends the carbon curve towards zero
We believe in the power of technology, science and the drive of people. By cleverly combining these, we develop revolutionary solutions that accelerate impact on the energy transition, the circular economy and the climate.
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Do you have questions or do you want to learn more about how CO₂ CleanUp can benefit your industry?
Your questions answered
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that CO₂ removal is an essential means of meeting the 2050 ‘Net Zero’ goal. Countering global temperature rise is crucial to avoid irreversible tipping points with serious climate risks. Direct Air Capture is a widely deployable tool that helps to significantly reduce CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere.
CO2CLEANUP is a fully circular process, with no emissions or consumption of auxiliary materials. It has low electricity consumption and is fully modular.This makes the technology quick to roll out worldwide. Due to the industrial size of the Alkmaar plant, the energy efficiency, circularity and scalability of the technology, we as SCW are setting a new standard worldwide.
SCW's first Direct Air Capture tower has a capture capacity of 5,000 tonnes of CO₂per year. The CO2 CLEANUP plant in Alkmaar has been successfully tested and the technology is ready for further industrial application. SCW will continue to use the tower for development purposes. The focus is on developing and rolling out systems that can permanently remove gigatons of CO₂ per year all over the world.
