TerraFixing is an environmental technology company focusing on developing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to mitigate climate change.
Founded
2020
Location
Canada
HQ Country
Canada
Capture Medium Type
Solid
Regeneration Method
Temperature and vacuum
Purpose
TerraFixing is an environmental technology company focusing on developing Direct Air Capture (DAC) t...
Founding Date
2020-01-01
Team
Vida Gabriel (COO) and Sean Wilson
DAC Approach
TerraFixing employs a temperature vacuum swing adsorption (TVSA) cycle, which consists of five unit ...
Sorbent Used
The company uses proven materials at moderate temperatures and pressures, which helps keep capital c...
Regeneration Method
The regeneration of the sorbents involves a waterbed regeneration step as part of the TVSA cycle.
Energy Costs
The energy required to capture one ton of CO₂ is as low as 1 MWh. If the power is produced at approx...
Current Deployments
TerraFixing has a pilot project underway in Fermont, Quebec, which is supported by community endorse...
Future Deployments
The company plans to develop climate hubs in cold climate regions that will leverage optimal conditi...
Certification Status
Specific details on carbon credit certification have not been mentioned. However, TerraFixing's focus on scalable carbon removal aligns well with the principles necessary for potential certification in the future, possibly facilitated through industry and government support.