From Emissions to Capture
Omrin is investing in a large-scale CO2 capture installation at the waste-to-energy plant in Harlingen. This will capture a significant amount of CO2 annually. We call this Carbon Capture Storage (CCS).
Harlingen
Realized: mid-2030
Status: in preparation
What are we going to do?
During the processing of combustible residual waste, CO2 is released. With the construction of a CO2 capture installation, Omrin aims to prevent these emissions as much as possible. The installation captures CO2 from the flue gases of the REC, after which it is purified, liquefied, and removed. This significantly reduces the net CO2 emissions.
CO2 capture as the key to a climate-neutral future
To achieve the climate goals (-49% emissions by 2030), CO2 capture is essential. This installation directly contributes to the reduction of our emissions and promotes the circular use of CO2.
The process
- Flue gases are extracted from the flue channel and cooled
- CO2 is absorbed in an amine solution
- CO2 is then released, purified, and liquefied
- Liquid CO2 is subsequently stored and transported
Planning
Pre-FEED/feasibility study 2025
Vergunningaanvraag (milieu) 2026
FEED 2026-2027
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Commerciële operationele datum 2030
What does it yield?
- Significant reduction of CO2 emissions
The basic variant captures approximately 85–90 kton of CO2 annually (the entire fossil CO2 emission of the REC). With expansion, up to approximately 260 kton per year can be captured. - A robust, future-proof installation
The capture installation is designed to be technically reliable and aligns with existing usage of energy, water, flue gas cleaning, and logistics. - Contribution to the Paris climate goals
By capturing both fossil and biogenic CO2, the total emission from Omrin's processing concept can be reduced to zero or even made negative. - Collaboration with partners in chemistry, construction, and energy
Further development will coordinate with, among others, the province, Rijkswaterstaat, the port authority, and local companies.
A clean and sustainable world. That's what we're aiming for. The CO2 waste installation in Harlingen is also part of our strategy for 2025-2029. Read more about our strategy.