California-based Captura has opened a new pilot plant in Kona, Hawaii, dedicated to the direct capture of CO2 from the ocean. This breakthrough in direct ocean capture (DOC) technology is an innovative process that harnesses the ocean’s natural resources to mitigate climate change.
The direct CO2 capture pilot plant
The new facility is located at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park ( HOST ), and has the capacity to remove 1,000 tons of CO₂ per year. The carbon capture system developed by Captura works through a modular approach that requires no raw materials and generates no waste. By extracting CO₂ directly from the top layer of the ocean, the plant optimizes the oceans’ natural ability to absorb additional CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Collaboration with the multinational Equinor has been key to the success of this project. According to Steve Oldham, CEO of Captura , the speed with which this pilot plant was installed in less than two months is clear proof of the effectiveness and scalability of the DOC solution. The installation of this direct ocean capture plant also increases the viability of replicating the technology on a larger scale in various regions of the world.
This plant represents the third pilot in Captura ’s DOC technology development program, following successful previous installations in Los Angeles. With this new facility in Hawaii, the company is one step closer to achieving commercialization of carbon capture on a large scale.
Capture ‘s ability to efficiently and cost-effectively extract CO₂ opens up new possibilities in the fight against global warming , contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases and promoting a more sustainable future.
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