Waste and energy company Twence has built a large-scale CO₂ capture facility in Hengelo that was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Máxima in June 2025. Each year, this facility collects approximately 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ from waste incineration flue gases and converts it into usable raw materials, such as for greenhouse horticulture.
This technique allows Twence to contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions and supports a more circular economy in which residual flows are reused as raw materials. The captured CO₂ is liquefied and used to grow crops in greenhouses, thereby reducing the use of fossil CO₂.
The realisation of this project also reveals the complexity of CO₂ capture: not only does it require advanced technology, but also logistical alignment, market development for the reuse of CO₂ and social acceptance. These challenges are part of the broader process of the energy transition and the circular economy.
The facility’s construction was co-financed by a subsidy from the Dutch government and the European Union valued at €14.3 million. This underlines the importance of innovative and large-scale technologies in achieving climate targets. And Twence is setting a good example for other large companies in the industry.
BNG has been working extensively with Twence for years and is closely monitoring developments and growth. It supports the strategy of generating more and more energy and raw materials from waste and the accompanying innovations. Part of the financing of this large-scale, capital-intensive project was provided by BNG.
Terrence Roep
Relationship Manager
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