BioCirc aims to capture and permanently store up to 1 million tons1 of biogenic CO₂. In partnership with Pentair, which supplies the CO₂ liquefaction plants, this initiative helps to support Denmark’s 2030 climate goals.
Pentair, a specialist in the capture, recovery, and purification of CO₂ for carbon utilization and storage, will supply BioCirc with five CO₂ liquefaction plants. Pentair’s plants, along with other technology partners, will enable BioCirc to collect and permanently store up to 1 million tons of biogenic CO₂ in the Greensand Future project in the Danish North Sea. BioCirc’s project is supported by the Danish Energy Agency’s ‘Negative Emissions Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage’ program.
BioCirc is a Danish circular bioeconomic company and one of the largest biomethane producers globally2 that focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions by integrating solar and wind power, biogas, electrolysis, pyrolysis, carbon capture and storage, and power-to-x technologies to generate green energy.
BioCirc’s biogas and biogas upgrading plants produce biogenic CO₂ from agricultural biomass residues. Five Pentair CO₂ liquefaction plants with a yearly capture and storage potential of ~180,000 tons per year3, will turn this biogenic CO₂ gas into liquid form. This technology allows BioCirc to transport the CO₂ to the Greensand Future project, where it is stored. Since the CO2 originates from biomass, storing it permanently results in net CO2 removal from the atmosphere. As stated in the European Commission ‘Sustainable carbon cycles for a 2050 climate-neutral EU Technical Assessment’4, the permanent storage of biogenic CO₂ (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage - BECCS) helps to lower atmospheric CO₂ levels.
The Greensand Future project5 is a major carbon storage initiative in the Danish North Sea, led by INEOS Energy, Harbour Energy, and Nordsøfonden. Set to begin at the end of 2025/early 2026, Greensand Future is expected to be the first CO₂ storage facility in the EU intended to mitigate climate change6, showcasing Denmark's role as a pioneer in CCS technology.
According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as the world transitions to a lower-carbon economy, global temperature changes cannot be kept at bay without capturing and storing CO ₂.7
"Our commitment to sustainability drives us to innovate and collaborate with leaders like BioCirc. By providing our CO₂ liquefaction technology, we are not only advancing the green transition but also demonstrating the power of partnership in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together, we are turning ambitious climate goals into reality and setting a new benchmark for environmental responsibility." comments Dr. Roland Folz, Group President of Pentair Industrial Solutions.
Bertel Maigaard, CEO of BioCirc Group, comments: “BioCirc’s purpose is to generate renewable energy, carbon neutrality and energy independence for the communities we operate in. Storing and utilizing biogenic CO2 is key to that.”
Anders Nordstrøm, CEO of Green Fuels & CCS at BioCirc, added “Our pioneering bioenergy carbon capture and storage project is a cornerstone in delivering on this, and we are pleased to work with Pentair, who has an impressive track record as a reliable provider of CO2 liquefaction plants.” said Anders Nordstrøm, CEO of Green Fuels & CCS at BioCirc.”
References:
1. BioCirc press release, dated December 2024, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/biocirc_climateaction-ccs-sustainability-activity-7272235524675813376-weSi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2. What We Do: “BioCirc owns and operates eight biogas plants in Denmark, representing one of the largest biogas productions globally”, Date accessed 30th December, 2024, https://biocirc.com/about
3. The total CO2 capture and storage capacity from the five Pentair CO2 liquefaction plants was estimated based on average capacity from previous installed plants. The actual CO2 capture and storage capacity may be varied from plant to plant.
4. European Commission: Sustainable carbon cycles for a 2050 climate-neutral EU Technical Assessment, 2.1. EU climate neutral scenarios, P.g., 6, last updated 15th December, 2021, Date accessed 30th December, 2024.
5. “Building a European CCS Value Chain: Large-scale CO2 storage at the end of 2025/early 2026”. Date Accessed 30th December, 2024,, https://greensandfuture.com/
6. Fact Sheet: “Greensand: The first CO2 storage in the EU intended to mitigate climate change”, date accessed 30th December 2024, via https://greensandfuture.com/
7. Report: “Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage”, last updated 2005, date accessed 30th December, 2024, https://www.ipcc.ch/report/carbon-dioxide-capture-and-storage/