Author: javier
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Energy & Climate Festival in Karlsruhe
Last saturday, 9 May, this public science event for citizens, families, and children in Karlsruhe raised awareness of climate challenges and celebrated European innovations and collaborations alongside the city’s Europe Day. The diverse programme with information stands, interactive experiences, and moderated discussion panels on sustainability and the energy transition was very engaging. For CAPTUS, you…
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NOVIS Carbon Capture Unit delivered to the HyChem Industrial Complex
Recently, the CO₂ capture container from project partner NOVIS was delivered to the HyChem industrial complex, marking a new step in the CAPTUS project. Back in Tübingen at NOVIS a few weeks ago, the loading of the unit demanded seamless coordination and millimeter-perfect teamwork. Every detail mattered – and in the end, the container was…
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Join our Workshop “Advanced Biofuels: Industry, Market & Policy Perspectives” during EUBCE 2026
The European Biomass Conference and Exhibition 2026 is one of the world’s leading platforms for showcasing research, innovation, and industry developments in biomass, bioenergy, and the bioeconomy. Bringing together experts from academia, industry, and policy, EUBCE fosters dialogue and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. On 19 May, 14:00–16:00, the EU-funded…
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New CAPTUS Scientific Publication
We are pleased to announce a new publication from our CAPTUS partners University of Cantabria and Apria, recently published in ChemSusChem:“Techno-Economic Analysis of a Three-Compartment CO₂ Electrolyzer for Formic Acid Production.“ This study explores the potential of electrochemical CO₂ reduction as a sustainable pathway to convert renewable electricity into valuable chemicals, focusing on formic acid…
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Consortium Meeting at ArcelorMittal Belgium (Demo Site 1) – Visiting the Steelanol Plant
This week, several CAPTUS partners had the opportunity to visit the Steelanol plant at ArcelorMittal in Ghent, where Demo Site 1 is taking shape. At this site, CAPTUS will demonstrate a full Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) process using an innovative multi-stage fermentation technology. The ArcelorMittal’s pioneering Steelanol plant already captures and converts CO-rich gases…
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Process Insights: The Carbon Capture Unit of CAPTUS Demonstration Site 2
At HyChem SA in Portugal, CAPTUS partners Novis GmbH, A4F-Algae for Future, and CIRCE – Centro Tecnológico will demonstrate a fully integrated Carbon Capture and Utilisation process – from CO₂ capture, microalgae cultivation, and hydrothermal liquefaction to high-energy-content bio-oils. In the first step, CO₂ from flue gas is captured and purified in a specially designed…
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New CAPTUS Video on the Carbon Capture Unit of Partner Novis
At its facilities in Tübingen, Germany, CAPTUS partner Novis GmbH has developed and finalized a carbon capture and purification unit designed to recover CO₂ emissions from the chemical industry. The captured carbon will then be transformed into valuable bio-oils through microalgae cultivation and hydrothermal liquefaction. The unit will soon be delivered to HyChem SA in…
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Building Social Acceptance for Biofuels and Carbon-Neutral Fuels in Europe – Highlights from the 2nd CAPTUS Dissemination Workshop
On 11 December 2025, the CAPTUS project hosted its second dissemination online workshop, “Building Social Acceptance for Biofuels and Carbon-Neutral Fuels in Europe”, bringing together research organisations and industry representatives from EU-funded projects to discuss one of the most critical enablers of the energy transition: social acceptance. The online event has been organised in collaboration with SUSTEPS, COCPIT and…
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New Article from CAPTUS coordinator CIRCE
Hydrothermal Valorisation of Wet Residues: From Sludge and Algae to Sustainable Bioproducts A technology that transforms complex residues into bio-oils and biochar, reducing costs and promoting the circular economy In sectors such as wastewater treatment, sludge management, or algae cultivation, one of the main challenges is finding an efficient process to valorise wet residues. The…
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CAPTUS at Enlit 2025 in Bilbao
CAPTUS was showcased at Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao, Spain! From 18–20 November 2025, Enlit Europe brought together the brightest minds and boldest ideas to shape the future of energy. As an inclusive and dynamic platform, Enlit connects industries and initiatives that are driving the energy transition across sectors and borders. Being featured in the…