Dalhousie Field Oceanography Students – Communicating Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement – Week 3

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 […]

Planetary Delivers First Ocean Alkalinity Credits: A Milestone in Ocean-Based Carbon Removal

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 […]

Dalhousie Field Oceanography Students – Communicating Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement – Week 2

Nov 12, 2024

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 […]

Dalhousie Field Oceanography Students – Communicating Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement – Week 1

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 […]

For Immediate Release: Planetary Technologies Secures $11.35 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate Carbon Removal Initiatives

Oct 25, 2024

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, […]

Dalhousie Dye Tracer Announcement: Oct 21st & Oct 25th

Oct 21, 2024

Overview Planetary Technologies and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Department of Oceanography, together with other partners, are collaborating on investigating the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in the ocean To help determine the dispersion rate of the alkaline substance Planetary Technologies adds […]

Planetary Technologies Joins British Airways’ Carbon Removals Initiative

Oct 01, 2024

We are excited to share that Planetary Technologies is part of British Airways’ ambitious carbon removals initiative. As the largest airline purchaser of carbon removals in the UK, British Airways is investing in innovative solutions to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and we’re thrilled to play a role. Through the use of Ocean Alkalinity […]

Planetary’s 2023 Impact Report

Sep 06, 2024

We are excited to announce the release of Planetary’s 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the progress we’ve made in advancing Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) to combat climate change. In this report, you’ll find a detailed look at our 2023 projects, as well as our research, partnerships, and MRV. Our 2023 Impact Report reflects not only our […]

We measured CO2 reduction in wastewater flowing into the ocean. Why can’t we count that as carbon removal?

The peer-reviewed results of the world’s first successful trial of coastal Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) were just published in the scientific journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment.  The results of the test confirm the expected reduction of CO2 in the effluent and the rapid dilution after discharge. It’s a dramatic and clear measurement, showing that […]

Community Advisory – July 2024 – Ongoing Ocean Based Carbon Removal Field Trial

Jul 03, 2024

Overview   Planetary Technologies (Planetary) and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Oceanography Department, along with other partners, are collaborating to investigate the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method of removing CO2 from the atmosphere. The next step in the investigation is to continue alkalinity addition to Halifax Harbour by Planetary between July […]