Cella accelerates the natural geologic process of turning carbon dioxide into stable mineral rock for permanent sequestration. The company injects captured atmospheric CO2 into volcanic formations where mineralization securely locks the carbon underground. This technology offers a scalable, verifiable solution for long-term carbon removal storage.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide necessitates scalable and durable carbon removal solutions to mitigate climate change. Existing carbon storage methods often lack the permanence and capacity required to address rising global emissions effectively.
Solution
Cella accelerates the natural mineralization process by injecting captured carbon dioxide into subsurface volcanic rock formations, permanently transforming the gas into stable minerals. This in-situ mineralization approach offers a secure and verifiable method for geologic carbon sequestration, ensuring long-term carbon storage. By leveraging naturally occurring geological processes, Cella's technology enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact compared to other carbon capture and storage techniques. The method is designed for scalability and can be deployed in various geologic contexts to achieve climate-relevant impact within a decade.
Target Audience
Cella's primary customers are organizations seeking durable and scalable carbon removal solutions, including carbon capture companies and entities aiming to offset their carbon emissions.
Features
- Injects captured atmospheric CO2 into volcanic rock formations.
- Accelerates natural mineralization to permanently lock CO2 underground as rock.
- Provides secure and verifiable geologic carbon sequestration.
- Designed for scalability to match the growth of carbon capture technologies.
- Aims to increase efficiency, lower costs, and minimize environmental impacts.
- Technology works in a variety of geologic contexts.