E.ON and Amager Resource Center (ARC) have officially signed a partnership agreement to launch CopenCapture, a groundbreaking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project based at CopenHill, Copenhagen’s landmark waste-to-energy facility. The project will trap 400,000 tons of CO2 per year and sequester it in the ground to avoid its emission into the air.

The partners signed the agreement at the top of CopenHill’s famous chimney, representing their mutual vision to make the plant an international demonstration facility for CCS technologies.

Prequalification for Danish CCS Tender Underway

The new alliance also marks E.ON’s entry into the Danish Energy Agency’s CCS tender process, which requires full-scale carbon capture by 2030. The project’s execution depends on receiving financial backing through Denmark’s CCS funding program.

If successful, CopenCapture could become a model for how waste-to-energy (WtE) plants across Europe and beyond can align with climate targets while continuing to play a critical role in waste management and local energy production.

Marten Bunnemann, CEO of E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions, said, “Electrification can reduce many types of CO2 emissions. However, we do not yet have the technologies to eliminate the need for environmentally responsible treatment of residual waste that cannot be reused or recycled.”

He added, “Utilizing residual waste to generate local heat and electricity for communities and businesses is the best available solution. However, waste-to-energy (WtE) still faces a challenge: CO₂ emissions from the process.”

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Turning Residual Waste into Negative Emissions

Much of the CO2 emitted at CopenHill comes from burning organic waste like contaminated paper and cardboard. Since this type of CO2 is classified as biogenic, its capture leads to negative emissions, permanently removing naturally occurring carbon from the atmosphere.

The initiative will monetize these negative emissions as high-quality Carbon Removal Credits (CRCs) and sell them on the voluntary carbon credit market. Companies can purchase these credits to offset emissions or contribute to their climate goals.

Actis, a global sustainable infrastructure investor, has acquired a 100% equity interest in Stride Climate Investments (Stride), an Indian solar generation asset portfolio. The deal grants Actis ownership of Stride’s 371MW portfolio of 21 solar projects located in seven states, primarily in Gujarat.

Expanding Solar Footprint in India

The Stride portfolio has operated for nearly a decade and is based on long-term, pay-as-you-go Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). A range of off-takers, from central and state governments to private sector entities, underpin the agreements. The distributed asset base of the portfolio contributes to its stability and appeal, complementing India’s increasing appetite for renewable energy.

Actis Fortifies Footing in India’s Renewable Energy Market

Actis, a leader in international energy investments, boasts a robust Asian track record, having invested in excess of $7.1 billion in various strategies. The company has developed or operated over 8GW of capacity in the region, with more than 5.5GW from renewables. The acquisition of Stride will further cement Actis’ role as a leader in the Indian renewable energy market.

With Stride added, Actis has three energy generation platforms in India, alongside BluPine Energy and Athena Renewables. This strategic expansion is part of Actis’ broader plan to invest in sustainable infrastructure that supports global energy transitions.

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Strategic Investment in India’s Growing Renewable Market

Adrian Mucalov, Partner and Head of Long Life Infrastructure at Actis, said, “The acquisition of Stride aligns nicely with Actis’ long life infrastructure investment approach. The business has a 10-year operating history, compelling cash generation and low existing leverage. We believe Stride offers strong prospects to deliver cash yields to investors while also being in a dynamic, rapidly growing market.”

India can achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals, with the government committed to 50% renewable electricity by 2030. This rapid transformation offers plenty of investment opportunities for like-minded players in Actis’ league, who are well placed to meet India’s clean energy requirements.