Verkade Carbon Capture Expands CO₂ Capture Technology in Greenhouses and Industrial Projects

Verkade Carbon Capture, based in the Netherlands, is enhancing its CO₂ capture technology for use in greenhouses and industrial projects, including capturing emissions from aluminium smelters and local livestock farms. The company's solvent-based approach not only absorbs CO₂ but also optimizes heat recovery, making capture costs competitive with market prices. By 2026, Verkade aims to significantly increase CO₂ capture volumes, bolstering the supply of green CO₂ for horticulture while awaiting approval for biogas CO₂ capture initiatives.

Published Mar 20, 2026

Verkade Carbon Capture, based in Wateringen, Netherlands, is advancing its CO₂ capture technology in greenhouses and industrial applications. The company operates projects capturing CO₂ from aluminium smelters and biogas at local livestock farms.

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It employs a solvent-based technology to absorb CO₂, optimizing heat recovery for greenhouse systems. Current CO₂ capture costs are competitive with market prices, with rising CO₂ prices expected to strengthen business cases.

Future projects by 2026 aim to capture significant CO₂ volumes, enhancing the supply of green CO₂ for horticulture. The company is ready to implement biogas CO₂ capture, awaiting grid operator approval.