Direct Air Capture Coalition

It was great to represent Mead & Hunt at the Direct Air Capture Coalition Global Direct Air Capture Conference last week. Significant progress has been made but there are also important gaps to be bridged for the industry to move from first of its kind pilot projects to full scale commercialization.    Below are my key takeaways: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠: Investors in Direct Air Capture (DAC) projects face a complex risk profile due to the emerging nature of the technology and market. Creative and innovative financing models are essential for de-risking DAC projects and encouraging investment. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: DAC companies currently depend heavily on voluntary commitments for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Credits. Instituting regulatory frameworks and compliance markets would increase the demand for CDR credits helping DAC to scale. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲:  DAC facilities are energy intensive and in competition with AI Data centers for clean energy sources. However, the operational and resiliency requirements of DAC facilities are more flexible than that Data centers. While DAC facilities need energy reliability, they can be designed to operate flexibly based on energy availability, especially when collocated with renewable sources. Data centers require multiple layers of redundant systems to ensure uninterrupted service. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Permitting of Class VI wells needs to be streamlined as it is currently a critical bottleneck in scaling DAC. The complexity and length of this process can significantly delay project timelines. Several states have applied for and been granted "primacy" to manage Class VI permitting locally, which can expedite approvals. 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: DAC companies must start sending the message that they are not only a climate technology but can be an economically viable solution to gain widespread adoption. Much work has been done, but there is still much work to do!   #CarbonRemoval #DirectAirCapture #DAC #CarbonCapture #EPC #Engineering #Construction #AEC #Decarbonization #Energy

📍The 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference brought together key voices working to advance and scale carbon removal. Our Executive Director Ben Rubin joined Savita Bowman, Senior Program Manager – Carbon Management at ClearPath and Advisor to the Carbon Business Council for a timely conversation on U.S. federal policy for #CarbonRemoval at the conference, hosted by the Direct Air Capture Coalition. 👏 Thank you to Jason Hochman and the organizing team for convening such a thoughtful, action-oriented gathering. #CarbonRemoval #DirectAirCapture #GigatonScale

Last week, CGS Assistant Research Professor Mengye Zhu presented at the Global Direct Air Capture Conference, hosted by the Direct Air Capture Coalition, Breakthrough Energy, RMI, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), and Good Energy Collective, on how to scale up Direct Air Capture solutions worldwide.

🤔 What’s the state of DAC in 2025? I went to the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Conference in New York 🗽 to find out (and to speak about how Carbonfuture is supporting DAC projects with our MRV+ and brokerage services). Some key takeaways: 👀 2025 is the “show me” year for DAC — expect to see more and more proof points that this CDR pathway can deliver 👷 As DAC and other innovative carbon removal technologies come out of the lab and start industrializing, they are supporting new jobs for steel, concrete, and construction workers. 🏋 The current policy and investment environment have their uncertainties, but resilient companies are persevering, building flexibility and adaptability into their business models. ⛓️ Additional challenges remain, such as standardizing data and managing liability with multiple parties in the value chain (e.g., capture vs. transport vs. storage). All in all, a great event! A big thank you to the hosts — Direct Air Capture Coalition, Breakthrough Energy , RMI, Good Energy Collective, and Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) — and I look forward to coming back next year!

Thank you, Jason Hochman and the entire Direct Air Capture Coalition team for hosting Peter Minor and me to discuss the importance of standards and contracts in shaping the future of carbon markets. The 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference was a fantastic event to strengthen existing relationships, put faces to names, and make new contacts. As the #VCM evolves, robust contracts, insurance solutions, and financial institutions will be essential in demonstrating that DAC is both real and scalable. Reach out if you’d like to discuss offtake agreements, pre-purchase agreements, or if your startup is navigating a funding round. #dac #directaircapture #carbonremoval #sustainability #offtakes #startup

Wrapping up a big week with a final post! Announcing our partnership at the DAC Conference by the Direct Air Capture Coalition at NYU was an absolute highlight—great conference, great city, and even better people. Can’t wait to be back next year! #DAC #CarbonRemoval #verifiedcarbon

Coming out of the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference, I’m energized by the insightful discussions, valuable connections, and progress in this field. It was a thrill to work alongside the exceptional team at Direct Air Capture Coalition to bring this event to life, and I’m beyond grateful to have moderated a panel on state and local policy leadership with the brilliant minds of — Will Kain, Marcela Mulholland, Kyle Clark-Sutton, and Christopher Neidl — who shared their insightful perspectives on the vital role state governments can play in scaling DAC effectively. Throughout these 2 days, it was fantastic engaging with suppliers, policy strategists, project developers, and investors, all actively working to move DAC forward. With 40 DAC plants expected in the U.S. by the end of 2025, representing 90% of global capacity, this industry is not just poised to be a climate technology but also a driver of economic value, energy security, and industrial growth. A special shoutout for the stellar efforts of our incredible volunteers — Rosalie Krasnoff, Neha Gosula, Brenda Medeiros, Prasanna Pydipalli, Navya Gupta, Christine Leary, Will Bernholz, Emily Pope, Diandra Angiello, and Sam Kortchmar —who made our conference run seamlessly. The momentum behind DAC is real, and I’m excited to see where we go from here. Thank you to everyone who participated!

My key takeaway from this years DAC Coalition Conference: '2025 is the year our field must prove that DAC is real, scalable and cost-effective' Mission Zero Technologies is doing this right now in real-world industrial settings with paying customers. We're enabling the research of synthetic aviation fuels with the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC). We're creating carbon-negative construction materials with O.C.O Technology Ltd and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. We're proving the efficacy of the geological storage of atmospheric emissions through electrochemical DAC with Deep Sky. We're deploying, iterating and learning. We're getting faster and we're coming down the cost curve. More to say on this in the coming months. Thanks to Aaron Benjamin, Jason Hochman, Nicholas Moore Eisenberger and the Direct Air Capture Coalition for a great event. The field has some challenges now - but that just makes the goal of scaled, cost-effective DAC more compelling and urgent. Right, back to it. #dac #directaircapture #carboncapture #conference #newyork #sustainability #climatechange #startup

Thanks to the speakers and everyone at the Direct Air Capture Coalition for putting on such a wonderful event. The value of bringing everyone in the DAC space together like this simply can't be over stated. Already looking forward to the next one!

The Global DAC conference in New York City this week has been an inspiring event for Skytree, especially as our VP Strategy North America & APAC Elena Nikonova, PhD shared the stage with Martijn Verwoerd from Return Carbon and Gabe Messercola from EDF Renewables North America to announce our Texas DAC park project. This collaboration will bring together cutting-edge Skytree DAC technology and renewable energy to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually when fully operational. The connections made here at the conference are crucial for scaling Direct Air Capture and building a sustainable future. It's not just about the numbers; it’s about the dedicated individuals driving this change. Skytree is proud to be part of this impactful journey, alongside our valued partners—innovative leaders in their field with proven experience—to make this project a success and set an example for many to follow. A big thanks to Direct Air Capture Coalition for the organization. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gjgqD722 #dac #directaircapture #renewableenergy #windpower #edf #returncarbon #verifiedcarbon