We are thrilled to announce that CoLAB Net4CO₂ will be part of the Technical Committee and a proud sponsor of the 22nd International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Utilization (ICCDU 2025), which we will be hosted for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 23-27, 2025. Under the theme “CO₂ for a Circular Economy”, ICCDU…
CoLAB Net4CO₂ had the pleasure of welcoming the National Agency of Innovation (ANI), represented by Sofia Couto, João Ferreira, and Ana Garcia. They had the opportunity to visit our laboratory spaces dedicated to prototype construction, CO₂ capture, and utilization, supported by the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan. The visit fostered insightful discussions on innovation, industry…
A collaborative protocol has been signed between NET4CO2 and the University of Aveiro, with a shared focus on research, development, and innovation in technologies aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions, advancing decarbonization, and promoting clean energy and geological CO₂ storage. This partnership will facilitate educational and scientific exchanges among faculty, researchers, and students through joint teaching…
In 2024, CoLAB NET4CO2, in collaboration with the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL), developed a cutting-edge CO₂ web portal designed to centralize and streamline emissions data. This platform integrates both reported emissions and satellite-measured data, along with other relevant insights, providing a comprehensive overview of the national CO₂ landscape. By consolidating this information, the portal…
On the 16th of October, Gustavo P. Rangel, one of the Net4CO2’ PhD students, won the award for the best presentation of the International Conference for Building Science, Technology and Sustainability (ICBSTS 2024) in Lisbon, Portugal. The presentation focused the use of genetic optimisation algorithms to optimise a simulation of the process of synthetic jet…
Net4CO2 was selected as a member of “The future of CCU for food” program, an innovative initiative led by Lesaffre in collaboration with SoScience. This exciting program aims to create, develop, and implement cutting-edge sustainable solutions that leverage carbon capture and utilization to produce fermentation feedstock or food products while ensuring theirs societal and environmental…
CoLAB NET4CO2 is now a stakeholder in the National Committee for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), a UNESCO-led initiative. This committee aims to advance scientific knowledge and innovation to support the key objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By joining this initiative, NET4CO2 reinforces its commitment to…
The proposal submitted under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) Joint Call 2023 was selected for funding. The eMetCO2 project will be coordinated by NET4CO2 and developed in collaboration with Galp SA, Ria Stone SA, University of Porto, University of Alicante, University of Cantabria and University of Tartu. The project provides support to further develop…
From June 26–28, CoLAB NET4CO2 participated in the SPE Energy Europe Conference in Torino, Italy, a premier event for global energy professionals focused on advancing sustainable energy solutions and carbon management strategies. NET4CO2 contributed with a poster presentation titled “Preliminary Estimation of Geological Sequestration Potential of CO₂ in the Algarve Basin – Offshore Portugal”. This…
From June 10–13, CoLAB NET4CO2 proudly participated in the EAGE Annual Conference in Oslo, Norway, one of the world’s leading events for geoscience, energy, and engineering professionals. Our team presented the abstract entitled “Unravelling Geomechanical Challenges for Geological Sequestration of CO₂ in the Algarve Basin – Offshore Portugal.” This research explores the geomechanical factors influencing…