Enhanced rock weathering is a nature-based carbon removal technology that permanently locks away CO₂ from the atmosphere
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In areas primarily composed of degraded pastures, which were deforested decades ago by local landowners for cattle breeding purposes, we extract our raw material, a naturally occurring silicate mineral.
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Using Cambridge Tech technology to achieve the ideal particle size for enhanced weathering and optimized nutrient release, we finely grind our raw material.
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These finely ground particles are then applied to farmlands. Once applied to soils, they are exposed to atmospheric CO2, initiating the enhanced weathering process.
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Chemical weathering reactions take place, converting atmospheric CO2 to dissolved bicarbonate and releasing nutrients into the soil.
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Bicarbonate ions are naturally transported to the oceans through hydrological processes.
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In the ocean, bicarbonate ions react with calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions.
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This reaction leads to the formation of stable mineral carbonates, such as calcite and magnesite, through a process known as carbon mineralization.
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The mineral carbonates precipitate and become part of ocean sediments, effectively storing the captured carbon for thousands to millions of years.
Through Enhanced Rock Weathering, our 3.32B tons of mineral resources hold a total carbon removal potential of approximately 0.4 gigatons of CO2.
Our glauconite-rich rock stands out for its superior weathering properties in comparison to other materials and our CDR technology is backed by scientific research
Our products undergo mineral dissolution in only a matter of months to a year from its application to soils, faster than the most rapid reacting silicate minerals (forsterite), which takes years to decades for a similar dissolution.
Commissioned study conducted at the Heriot Watt University’s Research Centre for Carbon Solutions by its leader Phil Renforth, Ph.D., an expert in enhanced weathering and negative emission technologies.
This is equivalent to capturing 1 ton of CO2 for every 8.3 tons applied to fields in a matter of months, a significantly faster timeframe than any other major ERW project worldwide.
Our installed overall production capacity is 3,000,000 tpy, translating to a CDR potential of 360,000 tons per year, with no requirement for additional CAPEX
We are fully permitted to mine 2.83Mtpy and have submitted concurrent mining and environmental applications for an additional 25Mtpy pending approval.
Our carbon capture technology
In addition to their carbon capture capabilities, our products serve a source of potash, an essential nutrient for plants. When applied to soils, they contribute to the growth of healthier and higher-yielding crops.
Our project adheres to the principles of additionality, essential for ensuring the quality of carbon credits.
Our solution has no adverse effects on the environment. They are also certified organic by various governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Our resources are compliant with the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standard, which assures our rock’s consistent mineralogy, carbon capture effectiveness, and absence of contaminants.
With our technological manufacturing process, we accelerate a natural geological process that has been ongoing for millions of years, providing a faster and more efficient carbon capture solution.
Our carbon capture solution guarantees effective carbon mitigation for over 1,000 years. The durability of our CO2 sequestration is demonstrated through the production of bicarbonate, which removes carbon from the biological cycle and mineralizes it.
Our project is scalable and cost-effective, relying on renewable zero-emission hydropower for 100% of our electricity needs.
Our raw material has a faster dissolution rate compared to other minerals, as proven by agronomic trials and potassium release studies. Additionally, our products undergo meticulous particle size control during the manufacturing process, ensuring a consistent particle size distribution, essential for optimal carbon capture.
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By utilizing our products, farmers are not only nourishing their crops with essential nutrients but also playing a role in reducing CO₂e emissions, subsequently generating carbon credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon Credits are tradable instruments representing the reduction of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions in the atmosphere, used to compensate for carbon emissions generated by an activity. Each Carbon Credit represents 1 tonne of CO₂e reduction.
Carbon Credits are used to offset organizations’ and individuals’ CO₂e emissions. For example, a company can buy a carbon credit to offset 1 tonne of their CO₂e emissions. Once a credit is used to offset emissions, it is retired permanently and cannot be resold.
All the electricity used in Verde’s production process comes from renewable hydroelectric sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with our products. The CO₂e emissions surplus resulting from the low emissions of our production process and the carbon captured by our products’ application, is converted into carbon credits. Each carbon credit represents the mitigation of 1 tonne of CO₂e.
Generally, high quality carbon offset projects must be associated with GHG reductions that are:
Additional
Not overestimated
Permanent
Not double counted
Significant environmental and social outcomes
Beneficial to relevant stakeholders
The prices of carbon credits from carbon offset projects vary mainly due to:
Technology, vintage and location of carbon offset project
Different standards, certifications and third-party ratings
Community based benefits
Existing carbon pricing regulations, such as increasing carbon taxes
Supply and demand of carbon credit
