Irish direct air capture (DAC) specialist NEG8 Carbon has partnered with engineering consultancy Prochem Engineering to conduct an engineering study defining Ireland’s first full-scale carbon capture system. 

The facility, based at NEG8’s Waterford headquarters, is projected to capture 50 tonnes of CO2 annually.

The system, leveraging NEG8’s electrostatic DAC technology, pulls air through a custom sorbent to attract and capture carbon. Captured CO2 can then be stored underground or repurposed in sustainable materials such as aviation fuel. The study aims to refine the technology, reduce costs, and accelerate its global commercial deployment.

Prochem brings over 30 years of engineering consultancy experience, providing design, process optimisation, and technical validation. Teams from both organisations visited the site to align on operational specifications and implementation strategies.

NEG8 Chief Technology Officer Dr John Breen said, “The 50 tonne/annum unit will serve to validate NEG8’s system as a leading engineered carbon capture technology that will support industries and governments in their drive to net-zero and beyond to negative carbon emissions.”

Michael Kent, director at Kilkenny-headquartered Prochem Engineering, added, “We are excited to be working alongside NEG8 Carbon on this groundbreaking project, which highlights the exceptional level of engineering capability, innovation, and technical excellence available in Ireland.”

The collaboration demonstrates a combined focus on operational precision, technical innovation, and sustainable engineering practices. By integrating advanced DAC processes with industry-leading design expertise, the project positions Ireland as a hub for carbon reduction innovation and scalable, environmentally-focused industrial solutions.

NEG8 and Prochem are inviting industry stakeholders to follow the project’s development and explore opportunities for engagement in Ireland’s emerging carbon capture sector.

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(Photo credits to NEG8 Carbon’s official website)