This project seeks to establish the first Direct Air Capture (DAC) + storage plant in the Southern Hemisphere, aiming to capture and store over 10,000 tons of CO2 over a decade. Utilizing Kenya's renewable energy resources and skilled workforce, Octavia Carbon's DAC technology reduces reliance on traditional electricity sources by 85%, utilizing geothermal heat. The captured CO2 is injected deep underground into basaltic rock formations in the Kenyan Rift Valley, where it chemically reacts into stable carbonate minerals, ensuring long-term storage. Validated by Puro.Earth's Geologically Stored Carbon (GSC) standard, the project aims to be the first DAC+Storage project certified against an ICROA-endorsed MRV methodology, with commercial operations set to start in Q4 2024.

Moreover, the project drives socioeconomic development by creating job opportunities, especially for technicians, contributing to local economic growth. Additionally, it promotes climate justice by allocating revenue to fund local initiatives, addressing climate change impacts on vulnerable communities, like those affected by droughts in the Naivasha region.

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