Trade press release
July 16, 2024

GEA experts will be showing an exhibit of a Carbon Capture plant "GEA CEBO for 50t /day CO₂ capture capacity" at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo on October 23 and 24, 2024 at the Hamburg Messe. (Photo: GEA)
"Cost-efficient and low-risk entry into Carbon Capture" is the title of the presentation by Dr. Felix Ortloff, Senior Director of the Center of Competence (CoC) Carbon Capture Solutions of GEA Group AG. In his role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of the Carbon Capture Solutions technology portfolio. He looks back on more than ten years of professional experience in the field of thermal separation technologies. "Sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are of key importance for energy-intensive industries with process-related CO₂ emissions. Carbon capture offers a potential solution to this problem," says Dr. Ortloff. "GEA offers an end-to-end portfolio of Carbon Capture solutions to mitigate the financial and technological risks for its customers. This is done through a step-by-step approach to the issue, resulting in lower project costs," says Dr. Ortloff. His presentation deals with technical, strategic and economic aspects of Carbon Capture projects and is based on scenarios for relevant industries. In addition to the technical implementation of the amine-based CO₂ capture solution in the flue gas cleaning chain, the presentation places a strong focus on energy integration measures. Strategically, regional market and logistics effects as well as flexible plant concepts that enable future expansion strategies are considered. The conclusions are based on an economic assessment and a comparison of the various options presented.
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.