The largest Direct Air Capture (DAC) system in South America is in operation.
DACMA comissioned the 1st commercial DAC system in Porto Alegre
DACMA’s first industrialized DAC system with a capacity of capturing 300 tonnes CO2 per year was successfully commissioned and handed over to the customer PUCRS IPR in the last few weeks. The plant, consisting of 5 units, was built in Hamburg, Germany, shipped to Brazil and put into operation at the PUCRS IPR campus (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) in Porto Alegre.
A first small prototype of this system with a capacity of 15 tonnes per year has been running smoothly 24/7 at the customer’s site since 19 April 2024 and the industrial DAC system has now completed the order.
The purpose of these DAC systems is the characterization of adsorbent materials, scale up and storage of the captured CO2.
We are very excited to accompany the next steps and continue our extensive work in South America for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) applications.
This is a first step towards the scale up of a DAC system with a capacity of 5,000 tonnes per year in Salvador de Bahia, where we have already signed a MOU and carried out a feasibility study.
Thanks to our team and to everyone involved at PUCRS IPR for the strong and ongoing support.
National group of medium-sized companies relies on innovative climate protection technology from a hamburg start-up
GROUP OF MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES RELIES ON INNOVATIVE CLIMATE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY FROM A HAMBURG START-UP
Hamburg, 26.07.2024. A coalition of medium-sized companies has united to endorse a pioneering climate protection technology. eFuel GmbH is jointly investing in innovative technologies for the production of synthetic fuels using direct air capture (DAC).
As part of the Hamburg Blue Hub project, eFuel GmbH is a shareholder in DACMA GmbH. DACMA GmbH is a Hamburg-based start-up with a pioneering technology for climate protection. One of DACMA’s current projects involves the construction of a direct air capture plant in the Port of Hamburg with a capacity of 60 tons of CO2 per year. This plant will filter CO2 from the ambient air, which can then be used as a raw material for the production of e-methanol or e-fuels, for example. This project is regarded as an important Hamburg lighthouse project and is intended to play a pioneering role in climate protection. This full-scale research and demonstration plant will focus on further researching and optimizing the technology before presenting it to an interested audience from the fields of science, politics, and business.
DACMA GmbH has already produced several DAC units in Hamburg and delivered them to customers in South America. In South America, the CO2 is to be extracted from the atmosphere and stored underground using CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage).
This partnership between SMEs and start-ups demonstrates the commitment of medium-sized companies to a sustainable and climate-friendly future. The innovative direct air capture technology represents a significant development in the fight against climate change and offers a promising solution for reducing CO2 emissions.
The following shareholders from the eFuel GmbH group are participating in DACMA:
- Anton Willer GmbH (www.antonwiller.de)
- CLASSIC Tankstellen GmbH & Co. KG (www.classic-oil.de)
- Feldhaus Energie GmbH (www.felta.net)
- Lother GmbH (www.lother.de)
- Jorczyk Energie KG (www.jorczyk-energie.de)
- Mönneke Mineralöle GmbH & Co. KG (www.moenneke.de)
- Adolf Präg GmbH & Co. KG (www.praeg.de)
- SCORE GmbH (www.score-emden.de)
Jörg Spitzner, founder and Managing Director of DACMA GmbH, is enthusiastic about the collaboration: “We are proud to be able to further develop our direct air capture technology together with eFuel GmbH and its committed shareholders. The support from SMEs is a strong signal for climate protection and innovation in Germany. With our planned plant in the Port of Hamburg, we aim to demonstrate that it is possible to filter CO2 directly from the air and incorporating it into a self sustaining circular economy. This approach will adress the needs of the mobility and chemical industries while also meeting the decarbonization requirements of our industry. This is not only a technical advancement, but also a significant contribution to a sustainable future. We are eager to continue advancing our technology here in Hamburg and collaborate to pave the way for a climate-neutral future.”
This highlights Jörg Spitzner’s enthusiasm for the project and undercores the vital support from SMEs as well as the innovation and sustainability of the technology.
Hanspeter Tiede, Managing Director of Hamburger Lother GmbH, emphasizes: “As shareholders of eFuel GmbH, the cooperation with DACMA GmbH as part of the Hamburg Blue Hub is a clear commitment for all of us to the responsibility we bear for the environment and future generations. With the Direct-Air-Capture technology, we want to investigate the possibility of using atmospheric CO2 as a circular feedstock for valuable synthetic fuels, using the internationally recognized carbon test method with a focus on C14 isotopes. This is a decisive step towards a climate-neutral future and shows how innovation and entrepreneurial courage can achieve great things together.”
Lorenz Kiene, Managing Director of eFuel GmbH, adds: “The cooperation with DACMA GmbH as part of the Hamburg Blue Hub is an important milestone for us. With this investment, we are sending a clear signal of our commitment to the fight against climate change. We not only want to actively underline our multi-pathway strategy towards a climate-neutral future, but also demonstrate that SMEs can play a leading role in the development of sustainable solutions. We are convinced that this partnership will set an example for many other collaborations that pave the way to a sustainable and environmentally friendly future.”
About eFuel GmbH: eFuel GmbH is a leading company in the field of sustainable energy solutions based in Hoya. eFuel GmbH is committed to the reduction of CO2 emissions and the use of renewable energies in order to make a sustainable contribution to climate protection. By working with start-ups and other partners, eFuel GmbH promotes the development and implementation of forward-looking technologies that enable a climate-neutral and environmentally friendly energy supply.
About Lother GmbH: Lother GmbH is a traditional family business based in Hamburg. With over 80 years of history, Lother GmbH stands for reliability, innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Through continuous investment in forward-looking technologies and partnerships, the company is actively committed to climate protection and a sustainable energy supply through its NORDOEL and NORDENERGIE brands. As a shareholder of eFuel GmbH, Lother GmbH supports innovative projects such as CAPHENIA and the HAMBURG BLUE HUB aiming to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to a climate-neutral future.
About DACMA GmbH: DACMA GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a major manufacturer of Direct Air Capture (DAC) machines with state-of-the-art technology.
These machines are unique because they regularly improve their performance with interchangeable adsorbents and can also be operated under harsh conditions such as offshore or in the desert.
After a successful development phase based on our own patents, the first machines have been delivered since 2023. Our scalable design can achieve capacities in the gigaton range and ensures high CO2 removal with minimal energy requirements. Our dynamic team of 30 specialists consists of experienced and young engineers from the fields of mechanical engineering, process engineering, as well as business economists and experts from various scientific fields. With a wealth of knowledge resulting from decades of experience in aerospace and wind energy, we stand for innovative pioneering work in direct air capture technology.
H2Mare – DACMA awarded contract to establish DAC units offshore
DACMA has been awarded the contract to install DAC (Direct Air Capture) units offshore as part of the H2Mare project.
We are delighted to have received an order from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to integrate our DAC unit into an offshore Power-to-X platform for the H2Mare project. The project H2Mare is funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Offshore wind turbines generate significantly more regular electricity than their onshore counterparts. The H2Mare hydrogen flagship project aims to utilise this potential by using renewable electricity directly at sea to produce hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives like e-Kerosene, LNG, methanol or ammonia.
In the scope of the H2Mare PtX-Wind project, a transportable floating experimental platform (picture) will be built on which a multistep Power-to-liquid (PtL) process will be placed for experimental testing at sea. The process, which makes use of two existing transportable process equipment containers, consists of several steps, i.e.
- capturing CO2 from ambient air by DACMA GmbH
- producing ultrapure water for electrolysis from sea water
- producing synthesis gas from CO2 and ultrapure water either via the so-called high-temperature co-electrolysis
- or steam electrolysis followed by CO2 conversion with hydrogen according to the reverse water gas shift reaction (RWGS)
- Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (FTS)
- FT syncrude upgrading to synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK)
The initial tests will be carried out in the PtX Lab being part of the Energy Lab at KIT North campus, and later similar tests will be carried out on Germany’s territorial water in the North Sea near Helgoland in the summer of 2025. The FTS requires CO2 as the input stream for which extraction of CO2 directly from air (DAC) is the only viable option at the intended scale of round about 100kg per day. Therefore, a DAC plant from DACMA GmbH will deliver CO2 for the following Co-electrolysis or RWGS units.
This is the first time that a DAC unit has been operated offshore.
The first DAC-Unit in an air conditioning system
DACMA GmbH implements a first DAC-Unit in an air conditioning system
We are delighted to have received a new order from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to integrate our DAC unit into a building air conditioning system to study the synergy of the ventilation and CO2 removal functions depending on outside climate conditions and determine optimal operational strategies.
We will be delivering our DAC-Unit in autumn 2024.
As part of the BMBF-funded Sector Coupling (SEKO) project, new possibilities for the technical extraction of CO2 (DAC) from ventilation systems are being investigated. To this end, a DAC module is to be integrated into the air conditioning system at the IMVT on the roof of a building and its optimised operation with renewable energies is to be tested.
This application is a highly interesting new use case for our DACMA units.
First Direct Air Capture system is now operational in South America
DACMA GmbH brings direct air capture technology to South America: BLANCAIR system successfully put into operation in Porto Alegre, Brazil
On April 19th, we successfully commissioned and delivered BLANCAIR, the inaugural Direct Air Capture System, to our valued customer in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
We take great pride in reaching this significant milestone for South America, as well as for our company, DACMA GmbH, in introducing advanced German technology to this region.
This DAC plant with a capacity of 15TA (tonnes per year) is a first running plant for research and development for the University PUCRS – Pontificial Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Two BLANCAIR units with a capacity of 60TA, which have been operational in Hamburg since November, have now arrived at the port of Porto Alegre, with additional containers en route. In July, we anticipate deploying the 300TA BLANCAIR system to bolster our customer’s carbon storage initiatives.
DACMA GmbH at Investor Days 2024 & Global Summit 2024
DACMA GmbH’s thrilling expedition at The Investor Days 2024 & Global Summit 2024 by Hello Tomorrow
The Investor Days 2024 & Global Summit 2024, hosted by Hello Tomorrow, were an exciting journey of discovery through dynamic exchanges and transformative financial insights. DACMA GmbH is very grateful for the invaluable connections made during this remarkable event. Engaging discussions with companies such as Sparkfood, EDF, Statkraft Ventures, At One Ventures, Shell, BASF Venture Capital GmbH and other distinguished investors have heightened our anticipation for future collaborations and ground-breaking ventures.
BLANCAIR Unit 1 process in Hamburg
PUCRS and REPSOL SINOPEC BRAZIL witness DACMA GmbH’s BLANCAIR Technology in action, paving way for Brazil’s first 300 TA system
Our customer PUCRS – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and our partner REPSOL SINOPEC BRAZIL have visited DACMA GmbH in Hamburg. A 60 tonnes/year unit was successfully demonstrated in process. Furthermore, the manufacturing line of our BLANCAIR units were inspected at our growing assembly line.
In the upcoming months, 5 BLANCAIR Units will be delivered to Porto Alegre to build up the first 300 TA system in Brazil.
An exciting step towards pioneering solutions for Brazil’s future.
TES took a look on BLANCAIR for future partnership
DACMA welcomes Tree Energy Solutions (TES) Team to explore partnership for Green Hydrogen Production using BLANCAIR Technology
On November 21, we welcomed the TES team from Tree Energy Solutions, who took a look at our BLANCAIR technology. We discussed a partnership for future projects in Belgium and the United States in the field of methanation. The green hydrogen from TES is produced together with the CO2 from BLANCAIR as e-NG.
Tree Energy Solutions (TES) is a green and clean hydrogen company supplying long term non-intermittent carbon neutral energy on demand at industrial scale.
DACMA GmbH develops and produces highly innovative BLANCAIR machines that separate carbon dioxide from the ambient air – Direct Air Capture (DAC). The adsorption material is interchangeable to further increase performance and BLANCAIR is developed for large-scale use.
Repsol Energy Venture S.A. invests in DACMA GmbH to accelerate Direct Air capture (DAC)
DACMA GmbH launches pioneering DAC projects in Brazil, partners with Repsol Energy Venture S.A. to propel global climate goals
In December 2022, DACMA GmbH (DACMA) has launched a first DAC project in Brazil to capture 300 tons of carbon per year to demonstrate the viability of DAC technology. As part of this project, DACMA will provide solid capture technology to be demonstrated at PUCRS – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. The prototype of this technology, called BLANCAIR, has already been delivered to Porto Alegre, as part of a R&D program to develop next generation adsorbents. Another DAC project in Brazil, has been launched in Salvador, state of Bahia with a feasibility study for 5,000 tons of carbon per year for permanent storage in basalt geological mineralization under the rainforest. The commissioning of this next scaling level of BLANCAIR technology is planned for 2026/2027.
DACMA is also planning several other projects for the storage and methanation of CO2 from DAC and is eager to show that that BLANCAIR technology is suitable for various applications and climate regions and thus globally applicable.
October 24, 2023, the Spanish company Repsol Energy Venture S.A. has become DACMA’s new shareholder.
With this partnership between REPSOL and DACMA, we are embarking on a shared journey to achieve the ambitious climate goals for 2050.
First prototype of BLANCAIR shipped to Brazil
BLANCAIR’s milestone: delivering first prototype to Brazil, fueling innovation in Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) initiatives
Blancair is taking a significant step towards entering the market in Brazil. We are proud to deliver our first prototype to Brazil. This exciting development will not only strengthen our presence in the region, but also help drive global innovation for Direct Air Capture (DAC). Stay tuned to find out more!
“In just one year, DACMA GmbH have achieved an exponential progress in the atmospheric carbon capture journey. The strategic alliance with Repsol (both in Venturing Capital and projects) will boost the pace of this highly focused group of outstanding engineers that are persistently looking for every angle of the technology improvement. Take the time to celebrate, acknowledge your success and keep going!!!”
“One of the most relevant projects related to the development of technologies with a negative CO2 effect, the ONLY project in Brazil on Direct Air Capture multi-country Spain, Brazil Germany in Open Innovation. Repsol Sinopec Brazil Corporation, Start Up DACMA and PUC Rio Grande do Sul University. A disruptive commitment to a more decarbonized world. Being part of this project is a privilege and a unique opportunity to add value to society.”
“In collaboration with Phoenix Contact, DACMA has developed an application that contributes to CO2 decarbonization. This technology makes a significant contribution to sector coupling in the All Electric Society and to the sustainable use of energy. I am delighted that two technology-driven companies are working together so efficiently.”
“The DACMA GmbH with Jörg Spitzner and his team are not only valuable partners in our network, but also key initiators and innovators who, with BLANCAIR, are driving forward DAC system engineering in the Hamburg metropolitan region – an essential future climate change mitigation technology.”
“Together with our partner DACMA GmbH, we are delighted to be building the first DAC machine on the HAMBURG BLUE HUB site in the Port of Hamburg. The 30-60 tons output of CO2 annually of the BLANCAIR machine can later be used to produce e-methanol for the Port of Hamburg, for example. This is a joint milestone, as it fits in with the plan to purchase large volumes of synthetic fuels from Power-to-X plants in Africa and South America for Germany through the HAMBURG BLUE HUB”.
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