The startup develops Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology that captures carbon dioxide and stores it in coal and shale formations, including decommissioned coal mines. This process enables organizations to permanently sequester CO2 emissions, facilitating their decarbonization efforts and contributing to climate change mitigation.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industries and power plants face the challenge of managing carbon emissions to meet environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Conventional carbon capture and storage methods can be expensive and may pose geological risks, hindering widespread adoption. There is a need for cost-effective and scalable carbon sequestration solutions that ensure long-term storage security.
Solution
Carbon GeoCapture (CGC) provides a carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology that permanently sequesters carbon dioxide in unmineable coal seams. This coal-assisted CCS approach leverages the natural CO2 absorption properties of coal, reducing the need for extensive flue gas cleanup. The captured CO2 is injected into coal beds, where it is preferentially absorbed by the rock's nanopores. A closed-loop system preserves water and energy while protecting aquifers. CGC's technology is compatible with various CO2 sources, including power plants, industrial facilities, and direct air capture (DAC) systems. The company also offers monitoring and verification services using proprietary downhole Raman sensors to ensure the integrity of the sequestration process.
Target Audience
CGC's primary customers include power plants, hard-to-decarbonize industries (cement, steel, chemical, pulp & paper, oil & gas, data centers and AI), and direct air capture (DAC) technology developers seeking cost-effective and scalable carbon sequestration solutions.
Features
- Coal-assisted CCS technology utilizing unmineable coal seams for permanent CO2 storage
- Compatibility with CO2 capture from flue gas and direct air capture (DAC) systems
- Closed-loop injection process to preserve water and energy
- Proprietary downhole Raman sensors for real-time monitoring and leak detection
- Expertise in navigating the EPA's Class VI well permitting process for geologic sequestration
- Integration with WellDog's WatchDog, PermSpotter, GasSpotter, SweetSpotter, and Reservoir RockHound monitoring systems
- Ability to work with a range of jurisdictional, regulatory, and sovereign risk options for carbon sequestration projects