We’re thrilled to announce that Captura has officially begun operations at our newest Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) pilot plant at NELHA's Hawai’i Ocean Science & Technology Park in Kona! Developed in partnership with Equinor, this facility is capable of capturing 1,000 tons of CO? annually and marks a significant step toward large-scale deployment of DOC technology. As the third and final pilot in our technology development program, this facility readies Captura’s technology for deployment in large, commercial systems worldwide. Initial design work is already underway for our first commercial facility, which is expected to capture tens of thousands of tons of CO? annually. Captura’s CEO Steve Oldham sums it up best: “Captura’s journey from lab-scale testing to our third technology demonstration in just three years is a testament to the scalability of our solution. This facility in Hawaii is the last milestone before we move to widespread commercial deployment of DOC technology. Its rapid installation and commissioning in just over two months demonstrates how our simple, modular design is ready to be scaled quickly to help address the urgent climate and energy challenge.” A huge shoutout to our amazing team and partners for their relentless efforts in making this project a reality! To learn more, read the full news release here: https://lnkd.in/g6tRd_NG To see the plant in action, check out our video update below. #CarbonRemoval #DirectOceanCapture #ClimateAction #Innovation #KonaKilotonPilot
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Harnessing the power of the ocean to heal the climate.
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The ocean is an immensely powerful force of nature, and our greatest ally to reverse the tides on climate change. By studying the planet’s natural cycles, Captura designed a solution that removes CO2 from the ocean and harnesses its ability to heal the climate—a process known as Direct Ocean Capture. Developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories, our unique Direct Ocean Capture technology runs with just two ingredients: seawater and renewable electricity. It extracts CO2 directly from seawater to be permanently stored or reused. This amplifies the natural equilibrium between the ocean and atmosphere, drawing carbon out of the air and into the ocean to rebalance. Captura’s approach requires no rare-Earth minerals, adds nothing to the ocean, and leaves no chemicals behind. It’s a low-cost, large-scale carbon removal solution that is environmentally sound.
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What’s the greatest, existing carbon removal device on the planet? The ocean. ? At Captura, we’re harnessing the ocean’s natural ability to remove atmospheric CO? through #DirectOceanCapture technology. Our process produces no waste, adds nothing to the ocean, and has the potential to deliver climate-relevant scales of carbon removal—while prioritizing the health of marine ecosystems. ? We’re proud to be one of four ocean-based carbon removal companies in the final round of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Competition – learn about all four companies in this great debut episode of XPRIZE's new docuseries.
The ocean naturally absorbs a third of global CO2 emissions—but what if we could enhance this ability while restoring marine ecosystems? We’re thrilled to share the first episode of our XPRIZE Carbon Removal docuseries, which documents our time in the field with the finalist teams observing their innovations at work. This episode follows four of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalist teams who are pioneering marine carbon removal solutions–from harnessing biological systems to leveraging ocean chemistry and utilizing electrochemical processes. These innovations have the potential to cut carbon at scale, reduce ocean acidification, and protect marine life. The finalist teams focusing on ocean-based carbon removal are: ?? Captura: Captura provides a scalable, low-cost direct ocean capture (DOC) carbon removal solution, producing a measurable stream of CO2 for sequestration, using only seawater and renewable energy, with no other external additives or by-products. ?? Ebb Carbon: Ebb creates alkalinity from the seawater using an electrochemical process called electrodialysis. ?? Kelp Blue: Kelp Blue’s process leverages photosynthesis. Marine plants, like kelp, can absorb CO2, locking carbon away in the surrounding sediments and the deep ocean for thousands of years. ?? Planetary: Planetary enhances the ocean’s natural ability to fight climate change through ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). Learn more about Captura, Ebb, Kelp Blue, and Planetary’s impactful work to help fight climate change in this episode. https://bit.ly/4kWQ08l
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Great to see this milestone featured by CDR.fyi! ?? Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.’s recent purchase of 30,000 carbon credits from Captura — along with their investment and strategic partnership — marks a big step forward for our company as we work to commercialize #DirectOceanCapture technology. Grateful to CDR.fyi for continuing to track and spotlight progress across the carbon removal space. If you're not already following them, now’s the time. #CarbonRemoval #DealAlert #Captura #MOL
?? Large CDR Deal Alert!??? ?? Japanese shipping company?Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.?(MOL) has purchased 30,000 tonnes of CDR from US-based Direct Ocean Removal (DOR) company Captura. ?? MOL has also signed an agreement to join as a strategic partner to deploy commercial DOR plants and has invested in Captura through its venture capital arm, MOL Switch LLC. ?? The tonnes will be delivered by one of Captura’s first commercial DOR facilities before the end of 2030. ??This is MOL's first durable CDR deal outside of NextGen CDR. ? This takes Captura up to 35th on the CDR.fyi Suppliers Leaderboard. ?? MOL is the latest entrant on the CDR.fyi Purchasers Leaderboard, debuting at joint 21st. ?? To learn more, read the full announcement here:?https://lnkd.in/gygcQi7H ? Join over 800 organizations and sign up for free to the?CDR.fyi?Portal (link in the comments below) to get detailed insights on past deals in durable CDR across methods.?
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Captura is proud to announce our first large-volume sale of carbon removal credits and a new strategic partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). MOL has purchased 30,000 tons of carbon removal credits from one of?Captura’s first commercial #DirectOceanCapture (DOC) facilities, supporting their 2050 #NetZero goals. But that’s not all—MOL has also joined us as a strategic partner interested in deploying commercial DOC plants and has invested in Captura through its venture capital arm, MOL Switch LLC. This partnership builds on the rapid momentum of our technology development program: from our 1-ton and 100-ton pilots in California to our latest pilot in Hawaii, which is now operating at the rate of 1000 tons of CO2 captured annually. With these successful operations, we’ve validated the readiness of our technology for large-scale deployment and are now actively securing offtake agreements for commercial facilities. We’re excited to collaborate with MOL—through both this first offtake agreement and our new strategic partnership aimed at deploying DOC at scale. ?? Read the full news release here: https://lnkd.in/gygcQi7H #carbonremoval #partnership #carboncredits Pictured: Captura CEO Steve Oldham and MOL General Manager of Carbon Removal Team Yoshikazu Hirose in front of Captura’s 1000-ton-per-year DOC pilot plant in Hawaii.
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Captura is thrilled to be exhibiting at Ignite22, a premier showcase of innovation in the blue economy! This year’s event is especially exciting for us—it’s happening at the very site where our 100-ton system operates and where we conduct cutting-edge technology R&D and ocean health research. As we push the future of ocean-based carbon removal forward, we can’t wait to connect with fellow pioneers, share insights, and explore the groundbreaking technologies shaping our oceans and planet. If you’re attending, stop by our exhibit to see how Captura is scaling oceanic carbon removal for a more sustainable future. See you at Ignite22! Date: May 1, 2025 Time: Registration opens at 8am Location: Braid Theory at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles at The Port of LA, Berth 60 Learn more & register here:?https://lnkd.in/gKK5tfZE #BlueEconomy #DirectOceanCapture #Ignite22 #OceanInnovation #Sustainability #Innovation
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Captura is Hiring! We’re looking for talented and passionate individuals to fill two key roles on our team: ?? Electrodialysis Assembly & Operator Technician Work alongside senior electrodialysis engineers to set up, monitor, and optimize lab-scale electrodialysis systems. ?? Senior Scientist, Ocean Modeling Lead Captura’s ocean modeling initiatives, focusing on fluid dynamics and transport in coastal and open-ocean systems. Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/geprfrha #Hiring #JobOpportunity #MarineCarbonRemoval #Innovation #DirectOceanCapture
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Captura’s CEO, Steve Oldham, recently spoke with E&E News about the uncertainty surrounding carbon removal incentives under the new U.S. administration. Featuring insights from Senators Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins, as well as key industry thoughts leaders Noah Deich and Erin Burns, the article highlights a key point: Investing in carbon management isn’t just about addressing climate change—it’s also a catalyst for infrastructure growth, job creation, and economic opportunity. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gTpkZm_G
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We are pleased to share an update on Captura’s ocean health and MRV program. Building on the foundational protocols introduced in our Carbon Dioxide Removal Pathway, this new report provides a progress update on two key research collaborations: ?? Atmospheric CO? Drawdown Modeling – In partnership with the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, we’re using regional-scale ocean modeling simulations to quantify the atmospheric CO2 drawdown of a ~20kton/year Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) system if deployed off the Southern California coast. ?? Biological Impact Studies – Together with Holdfast Aquaculture LLC and Nautilus Environmental, we are studying potential effects of our system’s effluent on mussels, fish, and kelp. Preliminary findings show no significant impact on these species, indicating that DOC technology will have minimal impacts on nearby marine ecosystems and reaffirming Captura’s “Ocean First” philosophy. This work is just the beginning, with our ongoing research efforts continuously expanding to support the safe and responsible advancement of mCDR deployment. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g6P9DVwV #CarbonRemoval #OceanHealth #DirectOceanCapture #ClimateTech #MRV
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Captura is incredibly grateful to Equinor for their invaluable support—not just in helping our team design, locate, and deploy this latest pilot plant, but also for being a key partner in our growth journey. Their collaboration has been instrumental in helping us scale—expanding our capabilities and accelerating our progress. Partnerships like these make all the difference, and we’re proud to work alongside such a dedicated and forward-thinking team. #Partnership #Innovation #DirectOceanCapture #CarbonRemoval
This video is not about beautiful horizons. It′s about the core of innovation?? Hawaii′s new pilot plant, capable of capturing 1,000 tons of CO2 from the ocean annually???? Testing new technology is a bumpy ride. That is why pilot project milestones is so exciting and should be celebrated. I am impressed by what Captura has achieved in partnership with Equinor: the latest Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) pilot plant is now in operation.? Captura is a Direct Ocean Capture company, that combines innovative technology with the natural carbon removal powers of the ocean. DOC what? And why? Did you know that the ocean is one of the world’s largest carbon sinks, absorbing approximately 30 per cent of global CO2 emissions? DOC technology works by extracting CO2 directly from the upper ocean, thereby enhancing the ocean’s natural ability to absorb additional CO2 from the atmosphere. By removing CO2 from the atmosphere at large scale and low-cost, Captura wants to provide a critical capability in the fight against climate change. What is next? Captura′s journey has gone from lab-scale testing to their third technology demonstration in three years. This facility might be what readies the company’s DOC technology for deployment in large, commercial systems worldwide. We live in exciting times – and this is a good example of how new solutions could be key in the necessary energy transition. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this, let me know below??
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Kona Kiloton Plant Update! This week, we received delivery of the final subsystem for our pilot plant in Hawaii, marking a major milestone as all components of our #DirectOceanCapture process are now on-site. ?? Installation will continue throughout January, leading up to the final system tie-in and the start of plant commissioning later this month. Once operational, the plant will have the capacity to capture 1,000 tons of CO? annually and will be our final pilot system ahead of large-scale, commercial deployment. The system is being installed at the Hawaii Ocean Science Technology Park, managed by NELHA, a hub for cutting-edge innovation in marine science and technology. As the project comes together at an exciting pace, we’ll be sharing more milestones in the weeks ahead! #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #HOSTPark
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