Microsoft and RBC Back 10,000-Ton CO2 Removal at Alberta’s Deep Sky Hub

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Microsoft and RBC commit to purchase 10,000 tons of atmospheric CO2 removal from Canadian startup Deep Sky over the next decade.

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Deep Sky's innovative Alberta facility is expected to house eight different Direct Air Capture units from various startups under one roof.

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The facility aims to start operations by the end of March with 3,000-ton annual carbon removal capacity, delivering credits to customers by June.

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Microsoft's emissions surged 40% since 2020 due to AI initiatives, challenging its 2030 carbon-negative pledge.

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Deep Sky's centralized approach reduces overhead costs while accelerating innovation in carbon capture technologies.

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The project provides startups freedom from complex CO2 storage permits and clean energy sourcing amid rising AI data center demands.

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Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel emphasizes urgent need to deliver on carbon removal promises to maintain market confidence.

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Deep Sky is working on building three larger commercial sites across Canada, with initial allocations of renewable power from local utilities.

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Microsoft's broader carbon removal portfolio includes millions of tons from various projects like bioenergy capture and DAC technologies.

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Deep Sky targets scaling solutions within 15 years when emission reduction becomes unavoidable for corporations and governments.

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