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Progress in Halifax We’re proud to share the success of our work in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over the past year, our efforts resulted in the net removal of 138 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, which is roughly the amount of carbon 5,750 mature trees can absorb in one year. (A mature tree can absorb, […]

At Planetary, we believe the best solutions emerge at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and community. That’s why we were thrilled to sit down with Nova Scotia’s own Crystal Nicholas, an inspiring leader who champions economic development and environmental sustainability for Mi’kmaq communities. As the President of the Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA), which translates to […]

Hello, kwe’, and bonjour, As we reflect on the past month of operations, we’re reminded of just how much can be accomplished when innovative science and technology, as well as collaborative teamwork and community, come together. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to at our Halifax Harbour pilot plant. The Ripple Effects of […]

Kwe’! Hello! Bonjour! We’re excited to share the latest updates from Planetary’s Halifax Harbour field trial, where our journey to combat climate change is making waves—literally! Since December 2nd, 2024 we have been running our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) system 24/7-in Halifax Harbour. This marks a big step forward in our mission to continue developing […]

We are pleased to announce the beginning of the next phase of our field trial which includes a  transition to 24-hour dosing for our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) system in Halifax Harbour. This move is aimed at our continued development of safe, effective, and scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to address climate change. This […]

In the weeks leading up to the latest Field Trial in Halifax, a group of Dalhousie students were invited to participate and learn more about ocean alkalinity enhancement within the context of their 3rd year undergraduate field oceanography class. The class, taught by Laura deGelleke, was first introduced to the field trial work when Planetary’s […]

In a year marked by historic progress in climate action, today we are excited to share a major breakthrough: Planetary Technologies has officially delivered the world’s first net Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) carbon removals. This milestone doesn’t just represent the very first 138 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal – it is a testament to what […]

In the weeks leading up to the latest Field Trial in Halifax, a group of Dalhousie students were invited to participate and learn more about ocean alkalinity enhancement within the context of their 3rd year undergraduate field oceanography class. The class, taught by Laura deGelleke, was first introduced to the field trial work when Planetary’s […]

In the weeks leading up to the latest Field Trial in Halifax, a group of Dalhousie students were invited to participate and learn more about ocean alkalinity enhancement within the context of their 3rd year undergraduate field oceanography class. The class, taught by Laura deGelleke, was first introduced to the field trial work when Planetary’s […]

Press Release: Planetary Technologies Secures $11.35 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate Carbon Removal Initiatives Halifax, Nova Scotia – 9/30/2024 – Planetary Technologies is proud to announce the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising $11.35 million USD. Led by Evok Innovations, this round also welcomes new investors BDC Capital, Amplify Capital, […]