Gaia Refinery is developing a patented dual-capture technology that combines Biomass Carbon Removal (BiCRS) with Direct Air Capture (DAC) to efficiently remove both atmospheric and biogenic CO2. This process enables industrial customers to enhance their operations by integrating carbon removal, helping them achieve net-zero goals while generating significant revenue from sustainable waste streams.
Funding
$150K 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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Problem
Current carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies often face challenges in energy efficiency and scalability, hindering their widespread adoption by industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Traditional methods may also struggle to effectively utilize biomass waste streams, missing an opportunity to convert waste into valuable carbon assets.
Solution
Gaia Refinery offers a dual-capture carbon removal technology, Bio-DAC™, that combines Biomass Carbon Removal (BiCRS) with Direct Air Capture (DAC) to efficiently remove both atmospheric and biogenic CO2. This patented process enables bio-industrial customers to integrate carbon removal into their operations, turning waste streams into carbon assets. By maximizing the utilization of biomass resources and minimizing the energy intensity of DAC, Gaia Refinery provides a financially viable and scalable solution for industries to achieve net-zero goals while generating revenue from sustainable waste streams through the creation of high-quality, verified CO₂ removal units. The modular technology is engineered for quick deployment and seamless integration, helping established industries decarbonize without reworking their infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary customers are bio-industrial companies in sectors such as bio-oil/biochar (pyrolysis), ethanol, and pulp & paper, seeking to decarbonize their operations, maximize biomass utilization, and generate revenue through carbon credits.
Features
- Patented Bio-DAC™ technology combining BiCRS and DAC for dual carbon capture
- Low energy needs (~275 kWh/t) leading to a new level of energy efficiency
- Modular, plug-and-play design for quick deployment and seamless integration with existing industrial infrastructure
- Turns waste streams into carbon assets, unlocking hidden value for bio-industrial companies
- High-quality, verified CO₂ removal units suitable for compliance programs (e.g., ETS), voluntary carbon markets, and clean fuel incentives (e.g., LCFS)
- Synergistic system that captures CO₂ directly from the atmosphere and through biomass waste streams
- Partner-led sequestration ensures CO₂ is permanently stored through in-situ, ex-situ, or mineralization methods