Rotterdam Havens-based Value Group (Value Maritime and Value Carbon) announced on Monday, November 25, that it has secured €2M from Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam (‘ETF-R’).
The ‘Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam’ is a €100M investment fund of the City of Rotterdam.
The fund finances innovative companies and large sustainable projects that can contribute to Rotterdam’s energy transition and circular economy.
Fund utilisation
The ETF-R’s fund investment will drive the further development of the Value Hub for CO₂ offloading and processing in Rotterdam.
The technology captures CO₂, stores it, and allows it to be effectively reused or stored elsewhere.
Value Group Co-Founder and Director Maarten Lodewijks says, “With Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam as a new shareholder, Value Group gains a strong strategic partner to accelerate the development of our Value Hub in Rotterdam for CO₂ offloading and processing. This partnership not only strengthens the realisation of this Value Hub as a blueprint for future Value Hubs but also drives the ongoing expansion and innovation of our patented Carbon Capture technology.”
With ETF-R’s €2M investment and further active support from InnovationQuarter, Value Group aims to accelerate the development of its Value Hub in Rotterdam.
The Value Hub will manage the CO₂ offloading from ships and ensure efficient, sustainable processing.
On the other hand, a pilot programme in South Holland greenhouses demonstrates the technology’s practical application. Captured CO₂ is released during the day to enhance photosynthesis and plant growth, showcasing a sustainable solution for agriculture.
InnovationQuarter/ ETF-R Senior Investment Manager Reinaud Struycken says, “We are very happy to be able to invest in a sustainable company that supports the reduction of CO₂ emissions in Rotterdam and beyond. Their innovative ‘catch & release’ technology perfectly aligns with our vision for a cleaner and more sustainable Rotterdam. They serve as a prime example of how carbon capture and storage technology can benefit this and other sectors. ETF-R is looking forward to helping Value Group grow.”
Value Group: Drive decarbonisation across shipping and industry
Value Maritime, part of the Value Group, is a developer and installer of one of the first commercially viable hybrid CO2 capture and exhaust gas cleaning systems, known as Filtree.
This system not only captures and stores CO₂ but also cleans sulphur, ultra-fine particulate matter, and CO2 from ships’ exhaust emissions and oil residue and particulate matter from the vessels’ washing water.
As a result, the Filtree System supports compliance with current and future environmental regulations.
On the other hand, Value Carbon focuses on land-based carbon management, addressing the entire carbon value chain.
From carbon capture and handling to innovative reuse strategies, it aims to create efficient systems for storage and “catch and release” initiatives.
Value Group Co-Founder and Director Maarten Lodewijks says, “With Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam as a new shareholder, Value Group gains a strong strategic partner to accelerate the development of our Value Hub in Rotterdam for CO₂ offloading and processing. This partnership not only strengthens the realisation of this Value Hub as a blueprint for future Value Hubs but also drives the ongoing expansion and innovation of our patented Carbon Capture technology.”
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