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 transition is aimed at fulfilling the original goals laid out in our field trial plan for 2024 and 2025.
Climate change has caused an imbalance of CO2 in the ocean. This presents a growing threat to marine ecosystems, as well as reduces the ocean’s natural ability to absorb and store CO2. Planetary’s system aims to repair these impacts by carefully adding antacid to the ocean, which rebalances CO2 and restores the ocean’s natural ability to absorb and store CO2.
This planned transition to a 24-hour dosing schedule follows months of trials and rigorous environmental sampling in collaboration with leading researchers at Dalhousie University.Dosing will take place at Nova Scotia Power’s Tufts Cove Generating Station, demonstrating the system’s ability to operate continuously while staying within permit limits and established safety parameters. Real-time monitoring ensures compliance and safe operations.
This phase of the field trial will also further advance our scientific understanding. “It’s a big deal to take this step forward in proving the viability of OAE as a climate solution,” said Dr. Will Burt, chief ocean scientist at Planetary Technologies, “The data we’ve collected so far supports moving to this phase. A prolonged consistent addition will allow us to better measure and model how the alkaline material disperses across the harbour, while also facilitating better measurement of the positive climate impact of our work.”
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and community engagement, we will continue to monitor the process and share updates. We will work closely with scientific institutions, regulators, and community groups to ensure the project aligns with local priorities and maintains high environmental standards.
What to Expect:
- Visible Operations: Equipment and employees related to the dosing process will be visible at Nova Scotia Power’s Tufts Cove Generating Station along the southern section of their property.
- Monitoring and Data Sharing: Continued real-time monitoring of environmental parameters to ensure safe operations. Data is regularly shared with regulators and researchers.
- Community Updates: Monthly updates will be provided through newsletters, LinkedIn and our website (www.planetarytech.com)
For more information about the project or to receive updates, please contact halifaxproject@planetarytech.com
