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North America achieves first underground CO₂ storage using direct-air-capture technology

By DigiconAsia Editors | Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM Asia/Singapore

North America achieves first underground CO₂ storage using direct-air-capture technology

Direct air capture technology removes CO₂ directly from the air, enabling permanent storage underground or conversion into long-lasting products.

On 20 August, a major milestone was announced in North America with the completion of the continent’s first underground carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage through direct-air-capture (DAC) technology.

Captured carbon may be stored or utilized in long-lasting products (cement, insulation) and can be tracked in real-time platforms aiding ESG modeling.

This breakthrough took place at a commercial carbon removal center in Alberta, where captured CO₂ is permanently stored underground after being pulled directly from the atmosphere. The developed-in-Quebec DAC unit is a homegrown innovation known for its low energy use and modular design, making it suitable for rapid scale-up and commercialization.

The project demonstrates the viability of a fully integrated carbon removal cycle, combining capture and permanent sequestration, and highlights the potential for such technologies to play a crucial role in meeting ambitious net-zero emissions targets. According to the World Resources Institute, the DAC facilities require less land than forestry or bioenergy methods, enabling flexible siting.

Locally developed technologies such as this can provide climate benefits and also create economic opportunities, including job creation during construction and ongoing operations. However, experts caution that, while direct air capture offers a promising path for durable CO₂ removal, several challenges remain:

  • The high energy demand and installation costs of DAC systems currently limit their widespread adoption.
  • Ensuring verifiable, transparent storage and reporting processes is essential to maintain trust and integrity in carbon removal claims.
  • Environmental and social impacts from facility siting need careful consideration to align with broader sustainability principles.

Despite these challenges, this project signifies progress in carbon removal innovation, supporting global climate efforts by providing scalable solutions for hard-to-abate emissions.

With continued technological advances and supportive policies, direct air capture combined with geological storage could increasingly contribute to international climate goals and more credible environmental, social, and governance investment frameworks.

This achievement underscores the importance of advancing carbon removal technologies as part of a comprehensive strategy to mitigate climate change in the coming decades.

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