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• Spiritus Unleashes a ‘Golden Era’ of Carbon Removal to Power America’s Explosive Growth — $30M Series A to Scale Direct Air Capture

  Spiritus secured $30M in Series A funding to scale direct air capture (DAC) technology, backed by Aramco Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, and TDK Ventures. The company is developing large-scale DAC facilities, including a 1,000-ton pilot site in New Mexico and Orchard One in Wyoming, which will sequester 2 megatons of CO₂ annually. Spiritus aims to cut DAC costs by 90%, making carbon removal affordable and scalable for industrial decarbonization.

• South Dakota Bans Use of Eminent Domain for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

  South Dakota banned the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, affecting Summit Carbon Solutions' $9 billion project. The pipeline was planned to transport captured CO₂ from ethanol plants to an underground storage site in North Dakota. Some landowners opposed the project over property rights concerns, while Summit criticized the decision and is considering legal action.

• Morocco Approves Green Hydrogen Projects Worth $32.5 bln

  Morocco approved $32.5 billion in green hydrogen projects to produce ammonia, steel, and industrial fuel. Companies from the U.S., Spain, Germany, UAE, China, and Saudi Arabia will develop large-scale facilities. The initiative supports Morocco’s renewable energy goals and European hydrogen exports.

• Navigating the Biochar Boom: How Companies Are Securing Their Carbon Removal Future

  Biochar is becoming a key carbon removal method, but demand is outpacing supply as corporations lock in long-term agreements. Companies delaying purchases may face higher costs and limited availability, threatening their net-zero goals. Google partnered with Charm Industrial to remove 100,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030, highlighting biochar’s growing role in sustainability.

• Liverpool FC and 1PointFive Announce Pioneering Product Collaboration for Fans

  Liverpool FC and 1PointFive partnered to launch exclusive products with carbon removal through Direct Air Capture (DAC). The club will purchase carbon removal credits to offset product emissions as part of its sustainability initiative, The Red Way. The collaboration will be officially launched at CERAWeek and aligns with Liverpool FC’s goal of achieving net zero by 2040.

• Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund Backs Twelve’s $83M Expansion to Scale CO₂ Transformation

  Twelve raised $83M in new funding to scale its CO₂ transformation technology for fuels and materials. The company’s AirPlant™ One facility will use Opus™ technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (E-Jet®) and other products. Amazon, Mitsui, and Coca-Cola’s sustainability fund are among the investors supporting its expansion.

• Electric Hydrogen Partners With Texas-based Titan to Deliver Modularized Manufacturing for Electrolyzer Plants

  Electric Hydrogen partnered with Titan to fabricate and assemble 100MW electrolyzer plants in Texas. This collaboration lowers hydrogen production costs by up to 60% and supports over 300 jobs in the state. The modularized manufacturing approach enables faster deployment of clean hydrogen solutions for industrial use.

• Texas Lawmakers Advocate for State Control Over Carbon Capture Permitting

  Texas lawmakers are pushing for state control over carbon capture permitting to speed up approvals for Class VI wells used for CO₂ storage. The EPA backlog has delayed CCS projects, impacting investment and emission reduction efforts. Texas seeks primacy over permitting to leverage its expertise and accelerate CCS deployment.