National group of medium-sized companies relies on innovative climate protection technology from a hamburg start-up 

Dacma Managing Director Jörg Spitzner and LOTHER CFO Hanspeter Tiede with their teams in front of a DAC system being prepared for shipment to Brazil.
Dacma Managing Director Jörg Spitzner and LOTHER CFO Hanspeter Tiede with their teams in front of a DAC system being prepared for shipment to Brazil. 

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.

The picture shows a model of the innovative “Hamburg Blue Hub” climate protection project. Various marked components are shown in a fenced-in area. In the upper left area are the social rooms, which serve as recreation or social rooms, as well as the workshop rooms. Directly next to it is the PV system, consisting of several solar panels, which helps to generate electricity. Next to it is the power generator, an orange-colored device for further power generation. At the center of the model is the “Dac 60 TA” system, which plays a central role in climate protection technology. Three tanks are arranged in the upper right-hand section of the model: a fresh water tank, a tank for reused water (reuse water) and a waste water tank. These tanks are connected by arrows indicating the flow of water. In the lower right area is a large tank for liquid carbon, labeled “Carbon Liquid Tank”. In the lower center of the model is a green tank for HVO100 The components shown and their arrangement illustrate the various aspects of the innovative climate protection technology used in the “Hamburg Blue Hub”.
planned Hamburg Blue Hub demonstration plant

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:

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.”

in this Photo are Dirk Wullenweber, Jörg Spitzner an Barbara Spitzner at the Notary in Hamburg
CFO Hanspeter Tiede and Dacma Managing Director Jörg Spitzner signing the contract
 

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.

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“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!!!”

Federico Giannangeli
Director of Reggane Asset, Repsol

“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.”

Jose Javier Salinero Rodriguez
Head of R&D Repsol Sinopec Brazil

“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.”

Carsten Friedrich
Director Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Industrial Management Automation, Phoenix Contact

“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.”

Jan Rispens
Founding Managing Director of the Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster

“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”.

Hanspeter Tiede
Managing Director (CFO) of Lother Group

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