CO2 synergies for Industry & greenhouses
CO2 synergies for industry & greenhouse gases was presented by Jacob Limbeek- director and founder of OCAP (Linde) and Randolf weterings- business manager industry Port of Rotterdam Authority.
It was a good talk on the use of CO2 from industry in horticulture (>400 kT/yr), but is still a fraction of CO2 emissions in the Port of Rotterdam. (Jacob Limbeek) and about the Port Authority's plans for a complete CCS infrastructure , which will store industrial CO2 offshore.
Interesting discussion and view of future for huge investments in infrastructure.
Shell HQ hosted and also provided a very well catered drinks reception, for which host Bas Maarse was warmly thanked.
Description
To achieve CO2 emission reduction, there is a potential synergy between carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Rotterdam industry and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in greenhouses. This presentation will address the plans of Organic CO2 Assimilation by Plants (OCAP) and the Port of Rotterdam and highlight the opportunity to achieve large scale CO2 emission reduction, while strengthen both the position of the Port of Rotterdam and the greenhouse sector.
CO2 is used on a large scale by greenhouses to enhance crop growth. Growers mostly use flue gases from boilers or co-generation, which are powered by natural gas. To enable the transition of the greenhouse sector to become CO2 neutral, greenhouses need to change to sustainable CO2 sources and renewable alternatives for heat. As a solution, OCAP supplies CO2 by pipeline from the Rotterdam industry to greenhouses located between Rotterdam and Amsterdam. OCAP is looking to increase the supply volumes.
At the same time, the Port of Rotterdam has evaluated measures to reduce CO2 emissions and keep the port attractive for current and new industries. Large scale CCS is seen as a necessary measure to achieve those goals. In combination with the existing CO2 infrastructure to supply greenhouses, it enables a kick start for large scale CCS in the Port of Rotterdam.
Speaker Jacob Limbeek:
Director and Co-founder of OCAP CO2 BV
After studying Physics at the TU Delft, Jacob Limbeek worked for Energie Delfland, among other things in the field of waste heat and CO2 supply to the greenhouses. The idea for OCAP was originated there. In 2000, after the acquisition of Energie Delfland by Eneco, OCAP was founded by Jacob and his former boss. In 2003, Linde Gas and VolkerWessels partnered with OCAP to realize the project. Since OCAP is operational (2005), Jacob has been enabling and serving the increasing demand of CO2 in the greenhouse sector and as such driving the transition from gas to sustainable energy sources.
Speaker Randolf Weterings:
Business Manager Energy & Industry, Port of Rotterdam
He represents 3 themes within the Energy Transition program: Carbon Capturing Utilization and Storage (CCUS), electrification and hydrogen.
Randolf Weterings has a background in electrotechnical and business administration. He has worked among others at Eneco, Siemens and Applus RTD.
* To access the building, you need to bring a valid ID. This needs to be the same ID as the one used to register for the event. (Passport, ID and Dutch driver's license are permitted.)
* The deadline for registration is 22 September 2017.
* Drinks after the presentation are hosted by Shell
Speaker(s)
Jacob Limbeek, Director and Co-founder of OCAP CO2 BV
Randolf Weterings, Business Manager Energy & Industry, Port of Rotterdam
Location
Carel van Bylandtlaan 16, 2596 HR The Hague
Organiser
Oil and Gas Technology
Name and contact details for information
Lydia Boktor