Through CO₂Vision, companies and organizations in North Jutland are working purposefully to develop and test new solutions designed to enable the capture, utilization, and storage of CO₂—known as CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage).
Through a framework program under CO₂Vision NeXt, companies, research institutions, and organizations can apply for up to 30% funding for projects that develop and test new CCUS solutions in North Jutland. The program is funded by the Fund for a Just Transition (FRO) and administered by Green Hub Denmark, with a total budget of 16.4 million DKK for initiatives aimed at accelerating the green transition.
Here you can learn about some of the companies that have received funding through CO₂Vision.
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Mechanical Engineering: Development of Energy-Efficient Converters for CO₂ Capture
Maskinel ApS in Aalborg is developing new GaN-based motor converters (electronic control units that regulate the flow of current between the power grid and motors) for Direct Air Capture(DAC) systems that extract CO₂ directly from the atmosphere.
The project is being carried out as digital development work, in which engineers design and test the solution using advanced simulation software such as SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink.
The goal is to create a verified design for a converter with 97–98% efficiency and up to 26% lower energy consumption. The project is expected to yield annual energy savings of 52 MWh and will serve as the basis for patents, investments, and future production in Denmark.
Aurion: Reuse of CO₂ in Food Production
Aurion in Hjørring is installing a CO₂ recirculation system capable of reusing 87% of the gas used in the company’s pressurized tank system for pest control in organic grain production.
Previously, the gas was released into the atmosphere after use, but going forward, it will be captured and reused—a solution that reduces the company’s emissions by 261 metric tons of CO₂ per year while also saving approximately 0.5 million DKK annually.
The project demonstrates how even small manufacturing companies can achieve measurable climate outcomes through technological innovation.
Captura Corporation Denmark: CO₂ Capture Directly from Seawater
Captura Corporation Denmark ApS is exploring the possibilities for Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) at the Port of Aalborg and the Port of Esbjerg.
The technology extracts CO₂ directly from seawater through an electrochemical process and returns the water without any byproducts. As part of CO₂Vision NeXt, the company is conducting a one-year preliminary study program involving sampling, laboratory tests, and an environmental assessment, which will pave the way for Denmark’s first coastal facility.
The project could serve as a model for an entirely new type of CO₂ capture, in which the energy and environmental impacts are kept to a minimum.
Danish Machinery Industry (DKMI): Automated Production for CO₂ Storage
DKMI in Nørresundby is investing in a highly automated CNC and robot cell with integrated measurement technology to supply components for Denmark’s leading CCUS projects, including Project Greensand.
With the new production line, capacity increases by 20 percent, the defect rate drops by more than 90 percent, and the quality of each individual component is digitally documented.
The investment makes DKMI a strategic development partner for clients such as Svanehøj and DESMI and creates new technical jobs in North Jutland.
LSM Industries: Automation for Biogas and Pyrolysis
LSM Industries in Vrå manufactures peristaltic pumps used in biogas and pyrolysis plants—two key technologies in the capture and utilization of biogenic CO₂.
The company is investing in laser cutters for sheet metal and tubing, as well as press brakes, to increase capacity and reduce waste in production.
With this new technology, LSM can significantly increase its output and deliver faster to both Danish and international energy projects.
CCUS Grant Fund
Do you work with technologies or solutions that reduce, utilize, or store CO₂?
Companies, research institutions, and organizations with a current or upcoming CCUS project can now apply for up to 30% in funding through a framework program under CO₂Vision NeXt.
The fund of 16.4 million Danish kroner, administered by Green Hub Denmark, supports projects that develop and test new CCUS solutions.
The grant covers 30% of the costs for machinery, equipment, and activities that help you turn green ideas into concrete results.
