Enfinium, a UK major energy-from-waste (EfW) operator, has announced the next phase of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) pilot program as part of its effort to decarbonize its business. The new projects involve the relocation of a CCS pilot plant to Enfinium’s Parc Adfer facility in Flintshire, North Wales, and become the only live carbon capture pilot in Wales and the first within the HyNet industrial cluster.

CCS Pilot Relocation and New Developments

In April 2025, Enfinium will move the CCS pilot plant currently based at its Ferrybridge 1 facility in West Yorkshire to Parc Adfer. Kanadevia Inova, a leader in clean technology, will operate this plant. The Parc Adfer facility is also a candidate for funding under the UK Government’s Track-1 HyNet Expansion programme, which could potentially accelerate economic growth and further the region’s decarbonisation goals, pending government approval.

Meanwhile, Enfinium plans to install a new pilot plant at Ferrybridge, developed by Nuada, a British tech company specializing in an innovative metal-organic framework (MOF) technology. This breakthrough technology could deliver significant efficiencies and has the potential to scale commercially for large-scale carbon capture.

The two pilot projects, running for at least six months, are part of Enfinium’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions.

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Unlocking Carbon Removals in the UK

The UK’s Climate Change Committee indicates the critical role of carbon removal in achieving a Net Zero economy, citing that much of society’s waste, particularly biogenic material such as food and vegetation, already carries carbon that has been captured from the environment. Removing the CO2 in EfW plants locks the carbon out of the atmosphere forever, reducing the carbon footprint of waste management.

Mike Maudsley, CEO of Enfinium, stated that to achieve net zero, the UK must produce carbon removals at scale. He emphasized that energy from waste would play a critical role in delivering the necessary carbon removals for the UK to reach net zero.He also mentioned that by supporting the development of carbon capture technologies, Enfinium is advancing innovation in the UK and building its understanding as it moves forward with plans to deploy CCS across its six UK facilities.

The UK sees the energy-from-waste industry as a key sector driving decarbonisation. Latest reports indicate that by 2050, the sector has the potential to extract up to 8 million tons of carbon every year.

The Arab Energy Fund, previosuly known as APICORP, has established the TAEF Hartree Cleantech LP, a $120 million limited partnership (LP) established in collaboration with Hartree Partners, an international energy and commodities company. The partnership reinforces the Fund’s position as a leading regional impact investor, committed to promoting energy objectives in member nations.

A New Platform for Decarbonization Technologies

Incorporated in the UK, the LP uses proprietary market insights and detailed research to identify and support entrepreneurs in the decarbonization sector. The platform invests in VC-stage companies to develop both physical and digital technologies that drive decarbonization and sustainability. It will also provide valuable support to businesses driving the energy transition and building sustainable energy solutions.

Hartree Partners’ Cleantech Expertise

Since 2020, Hartree Partners, a global leader in energy and commodities trading, has been making strides in the cleantech sector through its subsidiary, Vertree Partners. Vertree has focused on carbon market-related investments, industrial decarbonization solutions that are scalable, and value chain of energy transition.

Hartree’s portfolio constitutes businesses operating in industrial decarbonization, emissions verification, geospatial data analytics, and climate change adaptation technologies. The new partnership will integrate these investments, enhancing its overall impact.

Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh, CEO of the Arab Energy Fund, stated that the initiative aligns with their strategy to support the energy ecosystem through debt and equity solutions. He added that it advances their member countries’ energy agendas by promoting the development of local energy value chains in the MENA region and beyond.

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Portfolio of Investments

The partnership manages a portfolio of 10 cleantech companies, with past investments from BlackRock, Microsoft, and Union Square Ventures. These investments will expedite the growth of decarbonization technologies, furthering the mission of both the Arab Energy Fund and Hartree Partners in driving the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Arab Energy Fund and Hartree Partners aim to expand their reach and scale impact within the cleantech sector. The collaboration aims to invest in innovative companies, driving transformative changes and advancing the global cleantech ecosystem.