11. Implementation & Global Impact
To make a meaningful impact on climate change, ocean-based CO₂ extraction needs to be deployed at scale. Our implementation strategy follows a three-phase approach:
Pilot Installations
Strategic placement of small-scale extraction units in diverse ocean environments to refine technology and measure efficiency in real-world conditions.
Regional Deployment
Establishing multi-unit facilities in high-impact regions with favorable oceanographic conditions and supportive policy frameworks.
Global Network
Creating an interconnected network of extraction facilities strategically positioned throughout the world's oceans, operated through international partnerships.
Current Implementation Progress
Our first pilot facility is operational off the coast of Hawai'i, where we're leveraging the state's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045 and its abundant renewable energy resources. The facility extracts approximately 10 tons of CO₂ daily and serves as a living laboratory for technological refinement.
We've partnered with leading oceanographic research institutions to monitor environmental impacts and optimize our processes. Data collection is ongoing, with results showing promising efficiency gains and minimal ecological disruption.
Hawai'i Pilot Facility Stats
- Extraction capacity: 10 tons CO₂/day
- Powered by: 100% renewable energy
- Operational since: June 2024
- Energy efficiency: 1.8 MWh per ton of CO₂
Upcoming Regional Deployments
- Norwegian Coast (Q4 2025): 50 tons/day capacity
- Australia's Great Barrier Reef region (Q2 2026): 75 tons/day
Global Impact Potential
At full deployment scale, ocean-based carbon removal has the potential to make a significant contribution to global climate goals:
Target Year
First gigatonne-scale removal capability
Gigatonnes/Year
Potential removal capacity by 2040
Percent
Of global emissions potentially offset
The Path to Negative Emissions
Ocean-based carbon removal is part of a comprehensive strategy to achieve negative emissions – the point where we're removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we're adding.
By combining various carbon removal approaches, including direct air capture, enhanced rock weathering, and reforestation, along with aggressive emissions reductions, we can create a pathway to climate stabilization.
Policy & Financial Framework
International Policy Support
For ocean-based carbon removal to reach its full potential, supportive policy frameworks are essential. We're actively engaging with:
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- Regional climate initiatives like the EU Green Deal
Our advocacy focuses on creating carbon removal credits for ocean-based solutions and establishing clear regulatory frameworks for ocean carbon management.
Funding & Economic Model
Scaling ocean-based carbon removal requires significant investment. Our funding strategy includes:
- Public-private partnerships with climate-committed corporations
- Government grants and incentives for negative emissions technologies
- Carbon credit marketplaces and voluntary carbon markets
- Climate impact investment funds
As technology scales and efficiency improves, we project costs to decrease from current $200/ton to below $100/ton by 2030, making this solution increasingly economically viable.
Ocean-based carbon removal is a global challenge that requires collaboration across borders, disciplines, and sectors. Together, we can scale this technology to make a meaningful impact on climate change.