CO₂ Capture for Horticulture at SIVAL 2026

As a platform and crossroads for innovation and concrete solutions, SIVAL is a place for exchanges that are directly From 13 to 15 January 2026, SIVAL once again confirmed its position as a leading international trade fair for plant production. For Green Gas & Liquids BV, the event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase how CO₂ capture for horticulture can contribute to more sustainable and efficient growing systems. Bringing together growers, researchers, and energy professionals, SIVAL continues to act as a true crossroads for innovation and practical solutions.

A Meeting Point for Innovation in Plant Production

SIVAL is widely recognised as a platform where industry challenges meet concrete solutions. This year’s edition highlighted the increasing importance of sustainability, resource efficiency, and climate-conscious operations in horticulture. Growers are under growing pressure to reduce emissions while maintaining high productivity levels.

Against this backdrop, technologies such as Galloxol®, Laminol®, and Hybrisol® attracted strong interest. Visitors were particularly engaged in discussions about how captured CO₂ can be reused within greenhouse environments, turning what was once a waste stream into a valuable input for crop growth.

CO₂ Capture for Horticulture: Practical Applications

The relevance of CO₂ capture for horticulture was a recurring theme throughout the event. Greenhouse growers are actively seeking reliable CO₂ sources to optimise photosynthesis and improve yields. At the same time, energy systems within horticulture are evolving, with increasing integration of renewable and hybrid solutions.

Technologies like Galloxol®, Laminol®, and Hybrisol® demonstrate how CO₂ can be efficiently captured from industrial processes or energy installations and repurposed for greenhouse use. This approach not only reduces overall emissions but also provides growers with a consistent and controllable CO₂ supply.

Discussions at SIVAL showed that the interest is no longer theoretical. Many growers are already exploring implementation options, while energy professionals are evaluating how CO₂ capture can be integrated into existing infrastructure.

Connecting Energy and Horticulture

One of the key insights from SIVAL 2026 was the growing connection between the energy sector and horticulture. CO₂ capture technologies are increasingly seen as a bridge between these two domains.

Energy professionals are looking for ways to improve system efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. At the same time, greenhouse operators need stable CO₂ inputs and cost-effective solutions. By linking these needs, CO₂ capture systems create mutual value.

The conversations at SIVAL highlighted that collaboration is essential. Successful implementation depends on aligning technical performance, economic feasibility, and operational reliability. Events like SIVAL play an important role in facilitating these exchanges.

From Concept to Implementation

While innovation remains a central theme, SIVAL also emphasised the importance of practical application. Visitors were not only interested in how technologies work, but also in how they can be implemented in real-world conditions.

Questions around scalability, maintenance, and integration with existing greenhouse systems were common. This reflects a shift in the market: growers and energy professionals are moving beyond exploration and towards deployment.

Green Gas & Liquids BV used the opportunity to share insights from ongoing projects and demonstrate how different technologies can be adapted to specific operational needs. The focus was on clarity, reliability, and measurable results.

Key Takeaway from SIVAL 2026

The main conclusion from SIVAL 2026 is clear: CO₂ capture is becoming a practical and necessary component of modern horticulture. As sustainability requirements continue to increase, solutions that combine emission reduction with productivity gains will play a central role.

For greenhouse growers and energy professionals alike, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt CO₂ capture, but how to implement it effectively. Events like SIVAL show that the knowledge, technology, and partnerships required are already within reach.

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