Groundbreaking ceremony for the new DACMA Competence Center in the Port of Hamburg
- sat 1 : https://www.sat1regional.de/klimawandel-technologie-aus-hamburg-soll-in-kanada-co2-aus-der-luft-filtern/
- NDR : https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/direkt-aus-der-luft-forschungszentrum-testet-co2-abscheidungstechnologie,dacma-100.html
- Tagesschau : https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/hamburg/direkt-aus-der-luft-forschungszentrum-testet-co2-abscheidungstechnologie,dacma-100.html
From vision to reality: building the DACMA Competence Center
With a groundbreaking ceremony, DACMA GmbH, eFuel DAC GmbH, and eFuel GmbH Groundbreaking ceremony for the DACMA Competence Center. The research and development center will serve as a central platform for the further development of modular direct air capture (DAC) plants—a key technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air and thus makes a decisive contribution to climate protection.
Hamburg sets an example for climate protection and innovation
At the same time, DACMA announced a major order from Canadian project developer Deep Sky to supply the first DAC plants for a large-scale project in Canada. This milestone underscores Hamburg’s role as a center of innovation and demonstrates the economic maturity of CO₂ removal from the atmosphere.
Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economics, Labor, and Innovation, emphasized:
“The DACMA Competence Center is an important step for Hamburg: We are extracting carbon dioxide directly from the air and turning it into an opportunity for industry, value creation, and climate protection. Here in the port, Hamburg is showing how ideas become infrastructure and innovation has an international impact.”
Hanspeter Tiede, CEO of eFuel DAC GmbH, explained:
“By capturing CO₂ directly from the air, we are laying the foundation for climate-neutral fuels. The DACMA Competence Center is a crucial step in bringing this technology from the laboratory to industrial application.”
Jörg Spitzner, CEO of DACMA GmbH, added:
“Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a new era: Here, we are developing technologies that can be used worldwide to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.”
Significance of the DACMA Competence Center
The new test center will:
- improve technical components,
- make operating processes more efficient,
- advance new research topics with international universities and research institutions.
In addition, the site will serve as a test center for extensive trials of Generation 2 DAC technology before it is used in international projects – particularly in Canada for partner Deep Sky.
International dimension – cooperation with Deep Sky
Deep Sky plans to build commercial plants in Canada targeting a million tonnes of CO₂ removal per year. One of the underlying technologies will be provided by DACMA GmbH from Hamburg. This cooperation is a strong signal for international climate policy and expands the strategic energy and hydrogen partnership between Germany and Canada to include carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
PEGASUS project – First project of the Competence Center
The first major project of the Competence Center is PEGASUS, a cooperation between DACMA GmbH, Lother GmbH, and TUHH. The aim is to commercialize DAC technologies and integrate them into port infrastructure. PEGASUS is developing an integrated system for the climate-neutral production of methanol based on atmospheric CO₂ and green hydrogen – a central building block for a climate-friendly energy and chemical industry.
Stakeholders and partners involved
- DACMA GmbH
- eFuel DAC GmbH and eFuel GmbH
- Evos Hamburg GmbH
- Hamburg Port Authority (HPA)
- TUHH – Hamburg University of Technology
- Lother GmbH
- Canadian Embassy
The DACMA Competence Center in Hamburg is creating a place where responsibility shapes the future. It sends a signal to everyone that technology and cooperation can preserve our environment and create a world worth living in for future generations.
DAC.SI Project by Repsol Sinopec Brasil and PUCRS selected as Winner for the 2025 ANP Technology Innovation Award
Recognition for pioneering work in CO₂ removal with DACMA technology
Rio de Janeiro, December 5, 2025 — The DAC.SI Project, submitted by Repsol Sinopec Brasil (RSB)and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), has been selected as the winner in the category “Environment and Reduction of Environmental Impacts” at the 2025 ANP Technology Innovation Award ceremony.
The award ceremony, held at THEATER PRIO in the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, annually honors outstanding R&D and technology initiatives that represent technological advancements of interest to the sector and make a significant contribution to reducing environmental impacts.
First 300-TPA DAC System in South America Marks a Technological Milestone
At the center of this recognition is the first 300-TPA Direct Air Capture (DAC) system installed in South America, operated by PUCRS as part of the DAC.SI Project with RSB as project partner. The technological core components were supplied by DACMA GmbH from Germany.
Special recognition is given to the Direct Air Capture technology developed by the German company DACMA GmbH, whose system forms a central foundation for the successful implementation of the DAC.SI Project. The facility is also the first of its kind in all of South America.
Since late 2024, the system has been capturing approximately 300 tons of CO₂ per year directly from the atmosphere. The project represents an important step toward scaling negative emission technologies within Brazil’s energy sector.
A full recording of the award ceremony is available on the ANP YouTube channel:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/T22Srx1vRDk?si=BGy2JCj0T1umwQAO
Statement from DACMA GmbH
Jörg Spitzner, CEO of DACMA GmbH, states:
“We are very proud of this recognition from ANP for this DAC.SI Project. The fact that there is a 300 TPA facility in Porto Alegre was particularly highlighted confirms the enormous relevance of Direct Air Capture for the climate goals of Brazil and the entire South American region. This award motivates us to further advance this technology and make it globally available. For DACMA, it is a great honor to contribute to the success of this project as a technology partner.”
Outlook
This successful project marks the starting point for further large-scale DAC initiatives in Brazil. At the same time, DACMA GmbH is encouraged to continue investing in scalable and robust DAC solutions and to expand international partnerships for global climate action.
About DACMA GmbH
DACMA GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, develops and manufactures highly scalable Direct Air Capture systems for industrial carbon removal. The company’s mission is to make negative emissions available worldwide and thereby contribute significantly to achieving international climate targets.
Deep Sky and DACMA Join Forces to Develop End-to-end Carbon Removal Technology for At-Scale Deployment in Canada
Deep Sky and DACMA Advance End-to-End Carbon Removal in Canada
MONTRÉAL and HAMBURG 1st December 2025 — Deep Sky, the Canadian carbon removal project developer, and DACMA, a Hamburg-based global direct air capture (DAC) company, have entered into a long-term joint development agreement that will form the basis for the deployment of DACMA’s high-quality and high-integrity carbon removal technology in Canada. The two companies are sending a strong signal that Canada and Germany can cooperate to achieve the global policy goal of curbing climate change by removing CO₂ directly out of the atmosphere.
As an initial step in this new partnership, Deep Sky will be the first to deploy a DACMA unit in North America. The first DACMA unit at a Deep Sky facility will have a removal capacity of 600 tonnes of CO₂ per year, with a view to grow deployment to large scale facilities by 2027.
Deep Sky and DACMA have further agreed to jointly develop the next generation of DAC technology, to be deployed at Deep Sky’s upcoming large-scale Canadian carbon removal and sequestration facilities. Deep Sky’s facilities are targeting a million tonnes of removal per year. This agreement comes at a time when Canada has established a clear regulatory path for large scale direct air capture. Deep Sky and DACMA are working to generate high-quality and high-integrity credits for the voluntary and, eventually, regulated markets.
“Scaling carbon removal infrastructure demands robust, groundbreaking engineering and ever-more ambitious deployments. That’s exactly what Deep Sky and DACMA are doing through this new partnership—working together to drive down the cost of DAC and scale the technology as quickly as possible,” said Alex Petre, CEO of Deep Sky. “We view this collaboration with DACMA as a major step forward.”
“I look forward to this strong alliance with Deep Sky as we share the same vision and commitment to rapidly scaling CDR to permanently remove unavoidable and historical emissions from the Earth’s carbon cycle and stop climate change”, said Jörg Spitzner, CEO DACMA GmbH.
As a project developer, Deep Sky is actively deploying expansive carbon removal and storage infrastructure across Canada. It is incorporating leading carbon dioxide removal and sequestration technologies to scale up a portfolio of solutions.
About Deep Sky
Montreal-based Deep Sky is the world’s first tech-agnostic carbon removal project developer aiming to remove gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere and permanently store it underground. As a project developer, Deep Sky brings together the most promising direct air carbon capture companies under one roof to bring the largest supply of high-quality carbon credits to the market, commercializing and catalyzing carbon removal and storage solutions like never before. With $130M in funding, Deep Sky is backed by world class investors including Investissement Québec, Brightspark Ventures, Whitecap Venture Partners, OMERS Ventures, BDC Climate Fund, BMO, National Bank of Canada, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and more. For more information, visit deepskyclimate.com
About DACMA GmbH
Hamburg-based DACMA has proven, modular DAC systems that are already being used successfully in South America and Germany. The technology is considered to be energy efficient, robust against extreme weather conditions, and scalable up to large commercial facilities. For more information, visit dacma.com
Successful FAT for the first DAC-Unit in an air conditioning system
Successful FAT for DACMA Unit
We are proud to announce that the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for our first DAC-Unit integrated into a building’s ventilation and air conditioning system has been successfully completed. This marks a significant milestone in the innovative project we are implementing together with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) as part of the BMBF-funded Sector Coupling (SEKO)project.
The unit will now be prepared for delivery and installation on the roof of the Institute for Micro Process Engineering (IMVT)building at KIT. Once installed, the system will be used to investigate the synergy between building ventilation and CO₂ capture functions. In addition, the optimized operation of the DAC-Unit in combination with renewable energy sources will be tested in a real-world environment.
This project demonstrates a highly promising new use case for our DACMA units and highlights the flexibility, scalability, and environmental benefits of our technology.
We would like to sincerely thank all our partners and the entire project team for their outstanding dedication and excellent cooperation throughout the FAT phase. Together, we are taking another important step toward sustainable and climate-friendly building technologies.
NDR (German broadcaster) features DACMA’s DAC unit on world’s 1st floating hydrogen power plant
DACMA on sea with project H2Mare
Our 60TA DAC Unit is part of the world’s 1st floating hydrogen power plant, which has just entered its testing phase in Bremerhaven, Germany.
It was recently covered by German public broadcaster NDR – a strong signal for the future of climate-neutral energy systems.
The H2Mare Hydrogen flagship project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology removes CO₂ directly from the ambient air – an important key enabler for sustainable power-to-X applications and the production of synthetic fuels. This deployment proves that DAC can be flexible, scalable and mobile – even offshore at sea!
A big thank you to KIT (Karlsruhe Institue of Technology) for trusting DACMA. Together, we’re shaping the future of clean energy.
Watch the full NDR Info report (German Version) here:
NDR Mediathek – Floating Hydrogen Power Plant Begins Testing
DACMA hands over first offshore DAC unit to KIT – start of tests at sea as part of H2Mare
Start of offshore CO₂ extraction with KIT
Today, DACMA successfully handed over the first Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit for use at sea to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) after passing the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The system is currently installed on a barge in Bremerhaven and is being used as part of the H2Mare Hydrogen flagship project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The DAC unit is part of the PtX Wind project within H2Mare. A multi-stage Power-to-Liquid (PtL) process is being tested on the floating platform with the aim of producing synthetic fuels directly at sea from wind energy. The tests are taking place both in port and on the high seas near Helgoland.
A special technical feature of the DAC plant is the integrated pre-filter unit, which was specially developed for the challenging conditions of the sea air. It ensures a stable and continuous process even under changing climatic conditions at sea. The system has a CO₂ capture capacity of around 60 tons per year.After completion of the offshore test series, the system will continue to be operated at the KIT Energy Lab in Karlsruhe. In combination with other industrial processes, the scalability and long-term stability of the technology for industrial applications will be investigated there.
Direct Air Capture system for offshore handed over to KIT
DAC system to be deployed in the BMBF hydrogen lead project H2Mare for offshore
On February 28, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant was handed over to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). This plant, with a carbon capture capacity of 60 tons of CO2 per year, represents a significant step in the development of advanced CO2 capture technologies.
As part of the BMBF-funded hydrogen lead project H2Mare, specifically within the PtX-Wind subproject, the DAC system will be installed on a floating test platform—a barge in Bremerhaven—from mid-March. The platform will be equipped with a multi-stage Power-to-Liquid process, which will be tested in various test series both in the harbor and at sea of Helgoland.
A technical highlight of the system is the integrated unit for pre-filtering the incoming air, which has been specially developed to take advantage of the challenging conditions of the sea air. This innovative technology ensures that a continuous and stable process is guaranteed even under the varying climatic conditions at sea.
After completion of the extensive series of tests at sea, the system will continue to be operated in the Energy Lab in Karlsruhe and coupled with other industrial processes to ensure the scalability and long-term stability of the technology for future industrial applications. With this pioneering technology, we are a big step closer to achieving sustainable CO2 reductions for industrial applications. We are excited to be part of a project that will significantly advance the decarbonization of our economy.
Paths to climate neutrality for the Hamburg metropolitan region – An impulse paper of the Task Force CO2
Paths to Climate Neutrality in Hamburg – Impulse Paper by the CO2 Task Force
Companies in the Hamburg metropolitan region highlight the opportunities and challenges in carbon management on the path to climate neutrality for the Hamburg metropolitan region and have produced an impulse paper for this purpose.
The focus of this impulse paper is on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU).
The impetus for the impulse paper includes the ‘Key Points of the Federal Government for a Carbon Management Strategy’ (February 2024). These acknowledge the necessity of enabling CCS/CCU, alongside the expansion of renewable energy and the defossilization of industry, to achieve climate goals, especially for hard-to-avoid and unavoidable CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, the authors see opportunities that CCS/CCU, as well as the recycling and use of CO2 as a raw material, can offer to the metropolitan region:
These processes can reduce dependency on fossil resources, promote a sustainable carbon circular economy, mitigate raw material dependencies, stimulate innovation, strengthen regional value chains, and create employment growth.
The impulse paper by the CO2 Task Force is organized by the Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster (EEHH) and consists of local stakeholders from the CO2 value chain.
Download here: impulse paper by the CO2 Task Force
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.
DACMA Brasil LTDA is founded
DACMA Brasil Launches: Pioneering Direct Air Capture Projects in Salvador and Porto Alegre with SENAI CIMATEC, Respol Sinopec and PUCRS
This is a big step for us to start the second project in Brazil together with SENAI CIMATEC in 2024 to build a Direct Air Capture System (DAC) – BLANCAIR – with a capacity of 5,000 tons per year in Salvador de Bahia. The feasibility study will be completed in 2024 and the project can start with our Brazilian DAC company.
In July our DAC.SI project with Repsol Sinopec Brasil and PUCRS (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) we will put the first 300 tonne/year plant into operation in Porte Alegro. This BLANCAIR system was built in Hamburg and will be delivered next month.
New projects in South America are being negotiated.
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.
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!
BLANCAIR successfully tests first DAC prototype for Carbon Capture
BLANCAIR marks milestone: successful testing of first DAC prototype in Hamburg, poised for deployment in Brazil
Hamburg, 2023 September 5th – BLANCAIR is delighted to announce the successful testing of its first Direct Air Capture (DAC) prototype, developed by DACMa GmbH in Hamburg. This prototype, designed to combat climate change, can capture 15 tons of CO2 annually from ambient air.
Scheduled for commissioning in Brazil at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) in December 2023, this system will play a vital role in underground CO2 storage.
Moreover, BLANCAIR is poised to expand its impact further, with a next-gen system a 300-ton per year capacity set to be commissioned in Porto Alegre in July 2024.
BLANCAIR remains dedicated to pioneering carbon capture solutions, taking proactive steps in addressing global carbon emissions.
“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 DACMA, 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 DACMA 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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