Trompoukis, C. et al., 2025, The role of Direct Air Capture technologies in the EU’s decarbonisation effort
We at DACMA are very pleased to be mentioned in this high-profile study on Direct Air Capture technologies with 4 of our DAC projects worldwide:
An analysis of the potential, cost-effectiveness, risks, investment needs as well as technological, economic, administrative and legal prerequisites and requirements
Abstract
„This study analyses the development, costs, future potential, and role of Direct Air Capture (DAC) and subsequent storage (DACCS) technologies in Europe’s decarbonisation strategy. While current costs are high and uncertain, DAC and DACCS are expected to become more economically viable through technological improvements and scaling. Given the environmental trade-offs of various CO₂ removal methods under development, including DACCS, a diverse portfolio will be needed. Our study shows that DAC and DACCS can play a key enabling role in achieving the EU’s net- zero targets — provided that clear policies, financial incentives, streamlined regulation, and sustained investment in R&D are in place, alongside access to affordable renewable energy, proximityCO₂ storage sites, skilled labour, and shared infrastructure.“
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„CO2 removals are essential to supplement drastic emission reductions in order to reach the EU’s climate change mitigation targets and global goals to stabilise climate warming at 1.5-2 °C degrees. However, emission reductions need to be prioritised: if the global emission budget is exceeded initially, and removals are applied afterwards, a decline in the temperature cannot be guaranteed.
CO2 removals can be achieved through various methods, ranging from nature-based (e.g. afforestation and reforestation) to engineered solutions. (…) Among these, DACCS and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) are considered as the most promising methods for delivering large-scale, permanent CO2 removals. Both BECCS and DACCS will likely be needed to reach sufficiently large volumes of permanent CO2 removals in Europe. If tight constraints are set on the availability of sustainable biomass for BECCS, the demand for DACCS will likely increase.“
Authors
Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health
Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry
Authors: Christos TROMPOUKIS, Kati KOPONEN, Jere ELFVING,
Cyril BAJAMUNDI, Alexander DELIUKOV, Andromachi KILA, Jan BORMANS
PE 772.474 – June 2025
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“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.”
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