Storing carbon from DAC (direct air capture) in North America marks a significant achievement

In a significant breakthrough for the global fight against climate change, Montreal-based carbon dioxide removal firm, Deep Sky, has completed North America's first underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) derived from direct air capture (DAC). This milestone marks a crucial step towards meeting the global climate goals that require CO2 derived from DAC to surge in the years ahead.

The carbon removal centre where the capture took place is Deep Sky Alpha's Innisfail, Alberta facility, which is powered by solar energy. The CO2 was captured by Skyrenu, a Quebec-based DAC company, whose DAC unit at the site has a capacity of 50 tonnes of CO2 removal per year.

Gabriel Vézina, the CEO of Skyrenu, expressed that by working together, they can deliver impactful projects faster, generate high-quality carbon removal, and set a new benchmark for the industry. Vézina's sentiments were echoed by Alex Petre, the CEO of Deep Sky, who stated that Deep Sky's ability to integrate the full value chain, from CO2 capture to sequestration, complements Skyrenu's focus on novel DAC.

Carbon neutral fuels firm, Prometheus Fuels, claims its new technology can deliver DAC more cheaply, under $50 per tonne. Prometheus Fuels, headquartered in California, has not been directly involved in this project, but their technology could play a significant role in future carbon removal projects.

The achievement of Skyrenu's DAC unit shows that Canadian climate tech can lead on a global stage. The investment company financially supporting Deep Sky includes Investissement Québec, Brightspark Ventures, Whitecap Venture Partners, OMERS Ventures, BDC Climate Fund, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, BMO, and the National Bank of Canada.

This is believed to be the first time on the continent that CO2 captured by a Canadian-developed DAC technology has gone through the full carbon removal cycle. Deep Sky was built for carbon removal projects, and with its latest accomplishment, it has set a new standard for the industry. The company's relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability is a beacon of hope in the global fight against climate change.

Storing carbon from DAC (direct air capture) in North America marks a significant achievement