BASF and Andritz to Supply Carbon Capture Technology to Danish Waste-to-Energy Plant

Aarhus, Denmark Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2030
BASF Gas Treatment Technology "Oase Blue" to Be Applied
Targeting Annual Capture of 435,000 Tons of CO2

Global chemical company BASF is partnering with engineering firm Andritz to build carbon-neutral facilities.

BASF and Andritz announced on the 13th that they have signed a technology license agreement for the Aarhus carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Denmark. The project aims to capture and store approximately 435,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually from the flue gas of a waste-to-energy facility. Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

BASF and Andritz recently signed a license agreement for BASF's gas treatment technology, Oasis Blue. BASF

Andritz, the supplier of the carbon capture plant, has already begun initial engineering work. The project will move into full-scale implementation depending on whether it receives CCS funding from the Danish government. BASF stated that Andritz selected BASF’s gas treatment technology due to the need for advanced chemical process expertise, given the challenging flue gas conditions and increasingly stringent emission standards.

Klaus Bernthaler, Vice President of Clean Air at Andritz, said, "The Aarhus project is an opportunity to take sustainability in waste management to the next level. By combining chemical expertise with plant engineering capabilities, we will provide customized solutions for our clients."

BASF also views this collaboration as an example of expanding its participation in the waste-to-energy sector. Vassilios Galanos, Senior Vice President, Intermediates Europe at BASF, commented, "The expertise of both companies has been combined to address complex challenges such as changes in emission composition. This project once again demonstrates the flexibility and applicability of our technology."

BASF currently supplies gas treatment technology to more than 500 sites worldwide. The company explained that this technology offers advantages such as reducing energy consumption, minimizing solvent loss, and lowering impurities, thereby improving operational efficiency.

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