Germany

Why are we part of the PHOENIX Initiative?

Industries such as chemical, steel or cement are the backbone of the German economy. Whilst industry is a major producer of carbon emissions, it is also in need of carbon as a resource. CO₂ valorisation offers a sustainable and reliable path to utilise CO₂ as an alternative carbon raw material by interlinking previously unrelated industries and value chains. Though this can be achieved to a certain extend on national level, the full potential of these promising new technologies can only be reached by working together across Europe. Public-private partnership and interaction with all relevant stakeholders will be the key to success.

What do we do in CO₂ valorisation?

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funds activities in CO₂ valorisation since 2010.

CO₂ valorisation plays an important role for the establishment of a carbon circular economy and supports the energy transition by providing sustainable energy carriers. Furthermore, CO2 valorisation technologies contribute to mitigate GHG emissions and climate change. At BMBF, CO₂ valorisation bridges the research areas of raw materials, energy, bio-economy and climate protection and is therefore a cross-cutting activity of great importance.

CO₂ valorisation is therefore part of several important strategies, including the climate protection programme 2030 and the German Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess II).

R&D projects are funded in various initiatives, the most current one being "CO₂ as a sustainable source of carbon - Pathways to industrial application (CO₂-WIN)"

Further information can be found under:

https://co2-utilization.net/en/