DOPS Recycling Technologies Advances Waste Processing with €5 Million Funding
Amsterdam, Friday, 19 September 2025.
DOPS Recycling Technologies secures €5 million to enhance DCI™ technology, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support a sustainable future in the Netherlands.
Innovative Recycling Technology
DOPS Recycling Technologies, based in the Netherlands, has successfully secured a €5 million seed investment to advance its Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI™) technology. This innovative technology aims to transform waste into biobased fuels, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and preventing the loss of valuable materials through incineration. The DCI™ technology is pivotal in addressing the annual incineration of eight million tons of waste in the Netherlands, which results in equivalent CO₂ emissions [1].
Strategic Investment and Support
The funding was made possible through a collaboration between various investors, including the Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund, ROM InWest, Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, and several other partners. This financial support will enable DOPS to construct a modular unit (M-DCI) to test the full system and potentially lead to a definitive investment decision for their first factory [1][3].
Technological Impact and Goals
DOPS’s DCI™ technology operates by heating complex waste streams in an oxygen-free reactor to 1,000 degrees Celsius, converting hydrocarbons into syngas and carbon. This process allows for the transformation of over 90% of waste that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled into new raw materials, with minimal CO₂ emissions. This approach aligns with the Netherlands’ broader commitment to sustainable practices and a circular economy [1][3].
Future Prospects
The investment in DOPS Recycling Technologies is a testament to the growing interest in sustainable and circular economy solutions. With the expertise and support of its investors, DOPS is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the waste processing industry, contributing to the energy transition and the reduction of carbon emissions in the Netherlands [1][3].