Captura

Captura

Environmental Services

Pasadena, California 9,921 followers

Harnessing the power of the ocean to heal the climate.

About us

The ocean is an immensely powerful force of nature, and our greatest ally to reverse the tides on climate change. By studying the planet’s natural cycles, Captura designed a solution that removes CO2 from the ocean and harnesses its ability to heal the climate—a process known as Direct Ocean Capture. Developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories, our unique Direct Ocean Capture technology runs with just two ingredients: seawater and renewable electricity. It extracts CO2 directly from seawater to be permanently stored or reused. This amplifies the natural equilibrium between the ocean and atmosphere, drawing carbon out of the air and into the ocean to rebalance. Captura’s approach requires no rare-Earth minerals, adds nothing to the ocean, and leaves no chemicals behind. It’s a low-cost, large-scale carbon removal solution that is environmentally sound.

Website
https://capturacorp.com
Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Pasadena, California
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2021

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    We're proud to unveil our brand new company video, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the work we’re doing to scale our #DirectOceanCapture technology!    From our operational plant at the Port of Los Angeles to our headquarters in Pasadena, see how our team is dedicated to creating a scalable and sustainable climate solution.   Our process removes CO2 from the atmosphere by harnessing the power of the ocean, all while ensuring that it is safe for the marine ecosystem through careful monitoring and tracking efforts. 🌊 

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    Carbon Removal - Before it's too late

    Its all about SCALE. The need for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is going to be so large that solutions must be able to address how they can achieve sustainable, affordable, large-scale deployment. At Captura everything we do is focused on SCALE: -> Leverage the enormous, existing ocean for CO2 drawdown -> High performance proprietary electrodialysis with lower energy use -> Low pressure drop to minimize water pumping needs -> No added materials or chemicals -> No by-products to dispose of -> Nothing added into the ocean -> Designed to operate with intermittent and off-peak renewable energy to reduce energy-use conflict -> Measurable stream of CO2 for sequestration or utilization Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) is a relatively new concept though so we wanted to provide some insight into why we believe this is a solution that can scale and be cost effective. Take a look at the paper below to learn more. #carbonremoval #directoceancapture

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    As a #CarbonDioxideRemoval (CDR) technology provider, one of the first questions we are often asked is: what does it cost?  Given its importance to policy and investment, understanding the potential cost of CDR technologies is critical for the growth and success of the industry.  Today, we are pleased to share our new white paper detailing Captura’s innovations and cost reductions in #DirectOceanCapture (DOC). Noting that many are working to advance knowledge of CDR costs, our paper contributes to efforts to understand the cost of DOC by sharing new insight into Captura’s process.  The paper explores our technology roadmap and proprietary innovations that will move our technology down the cost curve, including advancements in electrodialysis, gas extraction, and energy use. Through a comparison with prior academic studies, it offers a fresh perspective on the potential cost of DOC that is significantly lower than previous estimates and highly competitive with other high-integrity CDR technologies. To learn more, read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dDRnQadZ #Innovation #CDRCosts #CarbonRemoval  

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    9,921 followers

    As a #CarbonDioxideRemoval (CDR) technology provider, one of the first questions we are often asked is: what does it cost?  Given its importance to policy and investment, understanding the potential cost of CDR technologies is critical for the growth and success of the industry.  Today, we are pleased to share our new white paper detailing Captura’s innovations and cost reductions in #DirectOceanCapture (DOC). Noting that many are working to advance knowledge of CDR costs, our paper contributes to efforts to understand the cost of DOC by sharing new insight into Captura’s process.  The paper explores our technology roadmap and proprietary innovations that will move our technology down the cost curve, including advancements in electrodialysis, gas extraction, and energy use. Through a comparison with prior academic studies, it offers a fresh perspective on the potential cost of DOC that is significantly lower than previous estimates and highly competitive with other high-integrity CDR technologies. To learn more, read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dDRnQadZ #Innovation #CDRCosts #CarbonRemoval  

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    Next Saturday, Captura's Sr. Membrane and Electrodialysis Engineer, Éowyn Lucas, Ph.D., will be presenting at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles at 10:00 AM. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of our leading experts and learn about how we are scaling our #DirectOceanCapture technology while safeguarding the marine ecosystem. 🌊 Register below to secure your spot:

    Come join us on Saturday August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM for an exciting Open House at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. Featured Speakers: Erika La Plante - an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Éowyn Lucas - a Sr. Membrane and Electrodialysis Engineer at Captura This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about ocean-based careers that turn to the ocean to develop solutions for some of the planet’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security. #OpenHouse #BlueEconomy #Carbonfreetech #AltaSea #SanPedro

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    On August 14th at 10 AM PT, Captura's CEO, Steve Oldham, will be featured in Foresight Canada's Carbon Talks summer series. Join in to learn how our innovative #DirectOceanCapture technology harnesses the world's greatest existing carbon removal device—the ocean—to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere, all while adding nothing new to the ocean. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02KhF0B0 #Webinar #OceanTech #ClimateAction

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    🌊 DYK: the ocean can absorb 30% of CO2 emissions from human activities. If we're going to achieve our global net zero goals, we need to better understand the ocean's immense power and its vital role in the global carbon cycle and our future climate. Join us on August 14 at 10am PT for the final instalment of our Carbon Talks summer series, where we'll explore two groundbreaking technologies harnessing our ocean's potential: - Direct Ocean Capture and it's ability to enhance CO2 absorption from the atmosphere. - Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement to accelerate the ocean’s natural carbon sequestration. Speakers include: 🎙️ Steve Oldham, CEO of Captura 🎙️ Martin Van Den Berghe, #carbonNEXT innovator, Founder & CEO of Cytochrome 🎙️ Andrew Ray, #carbonNEXT innovator, CEO of Phathom Technologies Register: https://hubs.la/Q02KhF0B0

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    Captura is pleased to be featured in Global CCS Institute's 2024 Technology Compendium. Discover how our #DirectOceanCapture (DOC) technology uses the ocean’s natural ability to draw down excess CO2 from the atmosphere while prioritizing ocean health. With only seawater and renewable energy as inputs and no by-products adding nothing new to the ocean, DOC is an effective, low-cost, scalable approach to mitigate climate change. Read the full Compendium for more information below. ⬇️ #CleanTech #ClimateAction #CDR #DOC

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    📣 Out Now: The 2024 Technology Compendium is here! 🔎 Titled “State of the Art: CCS Technologies 2024", the flagship Compendium features over 120 technologies, showcasing the latest state of the art CCS offerings that are available on the market today. 💡 Led by the Institute’s Knowledge and Analysis team – alongside over 60 CCS technology providers – the Compendium provides readers with insights into the latest CCS advancements and solutions.  ➡ Head to our website to get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/eGtmSH6i Hugh B. Shahrzad Shahi David T. Kearns, PhD

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    Thank you, Climate Insider, for highlighting the critical climate tipping points and the urgent need for action. Captura's #DirectOceanCapture technology removes CO2 directly from the ocean. This enhances the ocean's ability to draw down CO2 from the atmosphere, helping to address the climate challenge. Scalable solutions and collaborative efforts are key to safeguarding our planet for future generations. #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #CDR

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    🚨 Earth on the Brink: The Climate Tipping Points We Can't Ignore! 🌍🔥  Here's what you need to know from the Bezos Earth Fund's latest report: ⚠️ 5 critical climate thresholds at risk of being crossed 🌡️ 3 more potentially vulnerable by the 2030s if we exceed 1.5°C warming Critical tipping points include: 1️⃣ Collapse of major ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctic 2️⃣ Thawing of Arctic permafrost 3️⃣ Decline of coral reefs 4️⃣ Disruption of oceanic currents (AMOC) 🔥 June 2024: Warmest on record, 1.50°C above pre-industrial levels 🌊 Record-breaking sea surface temperatures The consequences? Devastating domino effects including: - Ecosystem collapse - Food production disruption - Mass displacement - Economic instability Innovative companies stepping up include: Running Tide Ebb Carbon Equatic.tech Captura Brilliant Planet LanzaTech Aclima, Inc. Insight M Upstream Tech Planetary Technologies Vesta Svante Read our full analysis to learn more about the risks and solutions. https://lnkd.in/emZmGsWS #climateaction #ClimateTech #CDR #OceanCDR #EarthMonitoring #TippingPoints

    Scientists Warn That Earth is on Verge of 5 Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points

    Scientists Warn That Earth is on Verge of 5 Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points

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    Captura is hiring a Director of Engineering! Our company is growing and we are looking for a dynamic Director of Engineering to join our team and lead the technical deployment of Captura’s #DirectOceanCapture technology at pilot and commercial scales. Located in Pasadena, California, apply now to be a part of our team dedicated to making a significant impact on carbon removal at a large scale. Find out more information here: https://lnkd.in/gYdwZtGF #Hiring #JobsinCarbonRemoval #EngineeringRoles

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    Thank you to Carbon Herald for featuring Captura's CEO, Steve Oldham, on the latest episode of the #Carbonsations podcast with Violet George!🎙️   In this episode, Steve discusses the similarities between #DirectAirCapture (DAC) and #DirectOceanCapture (DOC), highlighting the critical need for a variety of feasible and scalable carbon removal solutions. He dives deep into the unique features of Captura’s DOC technology, which has “the same fundamental ins and outs” as DAC, with the added advantage of leveraging the vast, natural carbon removal capability of the world’s oceans.   With his extensive expertise in the carbon removal space, having scaled a DAC company and now leading Captura, Steve offers valuable insights into the future of the industry, the importance of protecting ocean health, and the critical role of policy support. 🌊   Don't miss out on this insightful discussion. Listen to the full podcast below! ⬇️

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    Steve Oldham's journey from space robotics to ocean carbon capture is nothing short of fascinating. In our latest #Carbonsations podcast episode, he shares how Captura is revolutionizing carbon removal using the ocean's natural capabilities. Here are some of the things we discussed: ⚡ Captura uses renewable electricity to extract #CO2 from ocean water, creating a sustainable and efficient #carbonremoval process. 🌊 The process not only removes CO2 but also helps in reducing ocean acidification, promoting a healthier marine environment. 🏛️ The need for policy support and regulated markets to scale ocean #CDR technologies effectively. 🎧 Check out the full episode for more on how Captura is making waves in the carbon industry! Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/d8CjTgmb Spotify - https://lnkd.in/dGNMGXaY YouTube - https://lnkd.in/dKHyQNvH 🔎 Have a listen to the snippet of our conversation below. 🗣 Your thoughts and discussions are welcome in the comments!

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    Our portfolio company Captura is making waves 🌊 in the fight against #climatechange!  With the Port of Los Angeles as the backdrop, Captura has been working to find innovative solutions that put the power of the ocean front and center. The technology not only works  to capture and store carbon dioxide, but it also  protects marine ecosystems by offering a scalable and #sustainable approach to reducing CO2 levels. Find out how their cutting edge technology is shaping  the future, in this article from National Geographic 💡 https://lnkd.in/gEzFtgup

    How pulling carbon out of the ocean may help remove it from the air

    How pulling carbon out of the ocean may help remove it from the air

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