The main purpose of the KDV [Katalytische Drucklose Verölung – catalytic low pressure depolymerisation] process is to protect the atmosphere. Rather than gases, the process produces a liquid that can be stored without contact with the atmosphere. This was achieved when oil was created in nature, and it seems to be the only way to keep CO2 separate from the atmosphere. The direct sequestration of CO2 underground is not only limited with respect to the amount that can be stored but also presents a deadly hazard, as CO2 escaping in an uncontrolled way could then spread over the planet like a deadly pall.

The potential applications of this KDV process in environmental technology include:

- Waste disposal technology
- Use of agricultural waste
- Reduction of CO2 when planting steppes and, later on, deserts
- Industrial waste disposal
- Better use of oil, oil sands, tar oilfields, peat, heavy oil sources and lignite
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- the elimination of refuse storage sites, including bitumen lakes and industrial and commercial refuse landfills.

It is difficult to accurately estimate the full potential of this technology , but already today steps can be taken to realize that potential, overcoming other agendas.