🌟 It is an incredible honor to have been featured in the Morningstar article, which showcases our work in unlocking Africa's potential in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. 💡 Our CEO & Founder, Martin Freimüller, shared insights into our journey, challenges, and how we are leveraging Kenya's unique resources to pioneer DAC technology. As Martin said, "Kenya is truly unrivaled in having the best energy, geology, and talent to scale DAC massively." 🤝 We are incredibly grateful to Climate Vault for their recognition and support and are excited about the path ahead as we work towards a net-zero future. 🔗 Check out the full article to learn more about our work and our vision for the future of DAC in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/dDCXYaTE 📅 Also, mark your calendars for our upcoming webinar hosted by Climate Vault on September 11th, where Martin will dive deeper into our operations and the impact we are aiming to achieve: https://lnkd.in/d75ZVdu7 #DAC #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #NetZero
Octavia Carbon
Environmental Services
Using Direct Air Carbon Capture to stop climate change and reinvent humanity's relationship with carbon. In Africa.
About us
Octavia Carbon builds and deploys Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) machines in Kenya, the world's best place to do so. We are the first to harness East Africa's energy, geology and talent to do DACC, and we will make Kenya the world's most cost-effective place to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere by 2025.
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http://octaviacarbon.com/
External link for Octavia Carbon
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
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Nairobi, KE
Employees at Octavia Carbon
Updates
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🎉 We are incredibly proud to be part of gener8tor’s first-ever Carbon Removal Cohort, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Fossil Energy and Carbon Management through their EPIC Prize competition. 🚀This is an amazing opportunity for us to collaborate with other innovators and leverage Gener8tor's unmatched resources and expertise to spearhead new advancements in the carbon removal industry. 👏A massive thank you to the Gener8tor team—Soham Dalal, P.E., Dexter A., Ryan Jeffery, and Audrey Hollis—whose unwavering dedication has been key in shaping this transformative cohort. Special shoutout to our fellow cohort members: Airbuild Inc, Aquarry, Homeostasis, and Mitico. Here's to accelerating our collective impact and working together towards a cleaner, more sustainable planet! 🌍🌱 #DAC #Carbonremoval #CDR
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🚀 ‘Octavia might be DAC's ultimate winner!’ - Joe Rigodanzo on Terraform Now. 🌍 We are truly honored to be featured in the recent Terraform article highlighting how we are creating "a winning recipe to solve the thorniest challenge in the DAC industry: cost.” Our conviction that Kenya is the world’s best place for DAC is now being acknowledged on the global stage. 🌟 With abundant renewable energy ⚡, ideal geology for permanent CO2 storage 🪨, and a highly skilled workforce 👷♂️, Kenya offers the perfect conditions to drive down DAC costs and pave the way for large-scale deployment. 💥As we gear up to launch our pilot plant this year and lay the foundation for future expansion, we are excited about what’s ahead. A thriving DAC ecosystem in Kenya will be a blueprint for global success, and we are proud to be leading the charge. 🔗 Read the full article to discover how Kenya holds the key to scaling and driving down the costs of DAC technology: https://lnkd.in/dGsrYrff #DAC #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Innovation #Kenya
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🚀 We are proud to be part of Climate Impact Partners' new program, which aims to rapidly scale novel carbon removal technologies. 💡 This program will enable companies to channel finance towards innovative carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions, including Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, to meet global climate targets. 🤝We believe collaboration is key to tackling the climate crisis, and this partnership is a major step forward. By joining forces with Climate Impact Partners, we will gain access to valuable resources that will propel our efforts in advancing and scaling our DAC technology. 🔗 We look forward to our journey with Climate Impact Partners as we work together to restore our planet. Ready to join us? Find out more about the program and how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/3YvyCPl #DAC #ClimateInnovation #Sustainability
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🌍 We are honored to announce that we have been awarded the 2023 Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation Award by the Climate Vault Tech Chamber! 🎉 🏆 This prestigious award recognizes our efforts and innovation in DAC technology integrated with Kenya’s geothermal energy resources. Our mission to combat climate change through cost-effective and sustainable solutions is being acknowledged on a global stage. 🤝Thank you to Climate Vault and the Climate Vault Tech Chamber, led by former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest J. Moniz, for this incredible recognition and support. This is the first time the Tech Chamber’s rigorous standards for CDR solutions have been met through its RFP program. 🔗We look forward to partnering together to drive forward the carbon removal industry. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3LCNtA0 #DAC #Vault #climatechange #CVtechchamber #ClimateVaultCDR
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🎉 We are thrilled to share news of our collaboration with Zopeful Climate, a leading platform dedicated to advancing climate solutions through high-quality Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) portfolios. ⚡Zopeful is revolutionizing the way we research, purchase, and manage durable carbon removal solutions, making them more accessible and impactful for both individuals and companies. 🌟 We are honored to be part of Zopeful’s CDR portfolio, which features projects that are not only effective but also socially responsible. This collaboration highlights our shared dedication to advancing the path to a greener future. 🤝Thank you Team Zopeful for this incredible opportunity. We look forward to making a significant impact together on our journey toward a more sustainable future! 💡 Learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dT6ssBjb #DAC #NetZero #ClimateAction #Sustainability
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⚡We are really encouraged to see fellow DAC companies like Sirona Technologies following in our footsteps to make Kenya a leading DAC hub. With abundant geothermal energy, suitable geology for permanent CO2 storage, and a skilled talent pool, Kenya is indeed the world's best place for DAC. 🇰🇪 🚀We look forward to collaborating with Sirona Technologies, Climeworks, and other pioneers in the space to establish the shared infrastructure DAC in Kenya needs. Together, we can drive climate-positive growth in Kenya and make a meaningful impact on our planet. 👏 Hats off to Thoralf Gutierrez, Pierre-Louis Christiane, and the entire team for an impressive seed round. We hope to meet again in Kenya soon and work together toward our shared vision. Karibuni Kenya! 🤝 #DAC #ClimateInnovation #ClimateAction
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🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a Regional Finalist in the Global Startup Awards Africa! 🚀This prestigious competition recognizes the most innovative startups, and we are honored to be among the frontrunners. 🤝 We now need your support to advance to the next stage! Public voting plays a vital role in the selection process, and your vote can make all the difference. ⏰ Please take a moment to visit the voting page, cast your vote, and share the link with your network. The voting phase ends on June 30th, 2024, so don't delay! 🙏 Thank you for your support, and we are excited to have you on this journey with us. 🔗 Voting link: https://bit.ly/EasternPV24 #GSAAfrica #GSAwards #GlobalGoals #innovateafrica #GSAAfrica2024
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🎉 We are excited to announce our partnership with CEEZER, a leading platform that connects carbon credit buyers with carefully vetted, high-quality carbon removal projects worldwide. 🌍 This collaboration marks a significant step towards our shared goal of building a net-zero future. Through CEEZER's platform, we will increase the global visibility of carbon credit offerings from Project Hummingbird and showcase Kenya's potential to be a climate vanguard. 🤝 Together, we are poised to make a substantial impact on global carbon removal efforts and drive impactful climate action in Kenya and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this transformative journey, fostering a more sustainable future, one carbon credit at a time. #DAC #NetZero #ClimateAction
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🎉 We are excited to join forces with Tomorrow's Air to enhance carbon removal efforts and promote sustainable travel! 💡 Tomorrow's Air is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing people to travel climate-consciously by reducing their travel carbon footprint. Through this partnership, we aim to complement and amplify their mission through our carbon credit offerings. 🌱 This collaboration will not only benefit travelers and the environment but also support local communities in Kenya, driving positive change and fostering sustainable development. 🔊 Calling all adventure seekers! Whether you are embarking on a thrilling Kenyan safari or another unforgettable adventure, now you can turn every adventure into a powerful force for good by backing our carbon removal initiatives in Kenya. 💥 Learn more about how you can get involved at: www.tomorrowsair.com #DAC #Climateinnovation #SustainableTravel
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