Octavia Carbon is dedicated to removing CO₂ from the atmosphere using Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. They aim to store the captured CO₂ permanently in geological formations or convert it into climate-neutral products, supporting sectors in need of sustainable carbon removal solutions.
Founded
2022
Location
Kenya
HQ Country
Kenya
Capture Medium Type
Solid
Regeneration Method
Temperature and vacuum
Purpose
Octavia Carbon is dedicated to removing CO₂ from the atmosphere using Direct Air Capture (DAC) techn...
Founding Date
2022-03-01
Team
The company has approximately 59 members, with a strong emphasis on leveraging local talent—99% of t...
DAC Approach
Octavia Carbon utilizes DAC technology that filters CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. The captured C...
Sorbent Used
Specific information on the chemical composition of the sorbents utilized by Octavia Carbon has not ...
Regeneration Method
The technology leverages geothermal waste heat for heating during the release process.
Energy Costs
While current DAC costs can reach up to $1,000 per ton, the company aspires to lower this cost to ar...
Current Deployments
Octavia Carbon is in the process of launching its pilot DAC+S (Direct Air Capture + Storage) plant, ...
Future Deployments
The company is working on scaling up their DAC technology further with multiple units planned for fu...
Certification Status
Octavia Carbon's projects are included in carbon removal portfolios, and they are actively pursuing certification for their carbon credits. They are working toward certifications under methodologies such as Puro.earth's Geologically Stored Carbon Methodology, which has accreditation from the International Carbon Removal and Offsetting Alliance (ICROA).