Dublin Airport hosts trial of new carbon capture technology

Dublin Airport is now hosting a pilot project for a new carbon capture system developed by Trinity College Dublin. The technology, called AirInMotion, removes carbon dioxide directly from the air and is being tested in a real airport environment for the first time. The trial, supported by European funding and Enterprise Ireland, could help reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like aviation.

The system has been running non-stop for three months, collecting data on how well it performs, how stable it is, and how much energy it uses. The researchers behind the project believe it’s a big step towards using this technology on a larger scale in the future, not only at airports but also in the production of sustainable fuels.

For Dublin Airport, the trial aligns with its broader efforts to support climate innovation. If the results are successful, this kind of solution could play an important role in helping the airport and the wider industry meet climate targets in the years ahead.

For a closer look at the project, see Dublin Airport’s full press release here.