January 24, 2025
This Week in CDR - Week 4, 2025
We are back with another edition of This Week in CDR, a weekly round-up of the top news, developments, and market updates from the world of durable carbon removal.
As we move towards the end of January, this week brought significant updates in partnerships and MRV. While we released the Durable CDR Pricing Survey findings with OPIS, we also saw the launch of the first commercial sensor to measure Total Alkalinity in seawater and a commercial agreement of up to $3 million for the Pelican DAC Hub in the US.
Read on to learn more in the newest edition of This Week in CDR!
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New Survey Shows Pricing Gap in Durable CDR
Earlier this week, we released the findings from the Durable CDR Pricing Survey, conducted in partnership with OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, to increase transparency in pricing and support the industry’s growth by gathering data on acceptable price ranges, optimal price points, and market dynamics.
The findings, which reveal a gap in price perception between durable CDR purchasers and suppliers, have been compiled into a comprehensive report, offering detailed insights.
Read more in the blog post and sign up to access the full report.
Deals and Partnerships
[Image source: Inherit Carbon Solutions]
Deals
Norwegian investment fund Farvatn announced the purchase of CDR credits from Inherit Carbon Solutions, which captures and removes CO₂ from biomethane production. The pricing and volume were not disclosed.
Partnerships
CDR company RepAir Carbon Capture signed a commercial agreement of up to $3 million with Shell and Mitsubishi Corporation to deliver its technology to the Pelican DAC Hub Project in Louisiana, US.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners partnered with Vestforbrænding to develop, build, and operate a BECCS facility in Glostrup, Denmark. The project aims to capture approximately 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
CDR registry Puro.earth launched MyPuro API and RegistryAPI to streamline CDR credit trading, offering access and control over CORC (CO₂ Removal Certificate) management and trading on its platform.
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Policy and Research
[Image source: Carbon to Sea Initiative]
Ocean non-profit program Carbon to Sea Initiative released the draft guidelines on Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement data management for public review, developed with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Submarine Scientific.
US-based Aquatic Labs unveiled the first commercial sensor capable of autonomously measuring Total Alkalinity in seawater in real-time, with climate-scale precision and no consumable reagents.
Biochar technology company CapChar introduced a UK-focused Biochar Carbon Code, the first in the market designed to match an end-to-end solution for biochar developers.
Opportunities for Suppliers!
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Reports
[Image source: Carbon Direct]
Carbon Direct released a report offering evidence-based guidance for biomass-based CDR offtake agreements, emphasizing sustainable sourcing to mitigate risks and align with global climate goals.
2025 CDR Market Survey - Closing Soon!
Earlier last month, we launched the 2025 CDR Market Survey developed in partnership Sylvera to uncover key trends in market expectations in durable CDR across supply and demand for 2025 and beyond. We will publish the results in early February. Upon request, we are extending the deadline for participation in the survey to January 27.
For a complimentary copy of the full report containing detailed insights, please complete the survey if you are a Purchaser or Supplier responsible for buying or selling durable CDR. Market Intermediaries such as Marketplaces, Brokers, and Resellers are encouraged to complete both surveys.
If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please email us at team@cdr.fyi.
Poll of the week
In our latest poll, we're eager to hear from you: Who has the primary responsibility to bridge the gap between purchaser and suppliers expectations on pricing?
- Suppliers need to reduce costs
- Purchasers need to adjust expectations
- Policymakers to enact favorable policies
- All of the above
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Disclosure
CDR.fyi is a public benefit corporation operating globally. Some of the company’s contributors have affiliations with companies in the industry, including Milkywire, Charm Industrial, CDRJobs, and DVNE. Data and content published by CDR.fyi, including This Week in CDR, our Monthly Recaps, and our Quarterly Market Updates, are vetted and reviewed by individuals with no conflict of interest.