CarbonQuest, a prominent distributed carbon capture technology innovator, has joined forces with Carbfix, the leading global operator of CO2 mineral storage solutions, through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This strategic collaboration aims to address emissions in North America’s “hard-to-abate” industrial facilities by implementing cutting-edge distributed carbon capture and storage (DCCS) solutions.
Expanding DCCS Accessibility Across North America
This partnership will combine CarbonQuest’s expertise in modular, point-source carbon capture technology with Carbfix’s advanced CO2 mineralization techniques to decarbonize medium-scale emitters across the United States and Canada. Together, the companies aim to target industrial facilities near sites suitable for CO2 mineralization, thereby expanding access to these transformative technologies.
The initiative focuses on creating on-site carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects tailored for industrial and manufacturing facilities, both for new infrastructure and retrofits. This will optimize costs and enhance the efficiency of CO2 capture and mineralization processes, making these solutions more viable for widespread implementation.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Enabling Transformation
CarbonQuest’s Modular Capture Solutions:
CarbonQuest offers a versatile DCCS system that integrates seamlessly into space-constrained environments. Utilizing innovative solid sorbents, the technology captures CO2 efficiently in various industrial, utility, and campus settings, including facilities powered by Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems and fuel cells.
Carbfix’s Mineralization Process:
Carbfix’s technology transforms CO2 into a stable mineral form by dissolving it in water and injecting it into basaltic rock formations. Within two years, natural chemical reactions convert the CO2 into solid carbonate minerals, effectively locking it away permanently. Already proven in Europe, Carbfix’s solutions offer a cost-effective and scalable pathway for permanent CO2 storage. By partnering with CarbonQuest, Carbfix plans to expand its reach into new geographies, accelerating its commercial footprint in North America.
Leadership Perspectives
Edda Aradóttir, CEO of Carbfix, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration:
About the Companies
CarbonQuest: Dedicated to decarbonizing medium-scale emitters, CarbonQuest’s DCCS systems capture CO2 before it enters the atmosphere, offering a turnkey solution for businesses. Captured CO2 is either mineralized or utilized in industrial applications, supporting a circular economy while advancing ESG and net-zero objectives.
Carbfix: A pioneer in natural and permanent CO2 storage, Carbfix specializes in turning CO2 into stone underground in less than two years. With a mission to scale these solutions globally, Carbfix partners with businesses to develop and operate mineral storage projects that significantly contribute to climate recovery.
Through this partnership, CarbonQuest and Carbfix aim to lead the way in deploying sustainable and scalable solutions for industrial decarbonization, further advancing efforts to combat climate change.
