Octavia Carbon

⚡ Behind every breakthrough is a visionary—meet Mike Bwondera, one of the winners of the prestigious Bezos Earth Fund $1M Ideation Prize and our Head of Research and Development.   🔬 Mike is at the core of our innovation efforts, leading the development and enhancement of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, from its conceptual stages to full-scale deployment. His work is crucial in ensuring we create globally competitive DAC technology right here in Kenya.   🏆 With the support of the Bezos Earth Fund, Mike is leading the exploration of how Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) impacts the integration of geothermal energy with DAC adsorbents. This research aims to improve both the performance and cost efficiency of geothermal-DAC integration.   🌟 As Mike often says, "Breakthroughs are all about those who are bold to fail fast enough." This philosophy not only guides his work but also fuels our commitment to tackling challenges head-on and transforming bold ideas into tangible results.   🙏 Thank you, Mike, for your unwavering dedication and for helping us push the boundaries of what's possible in climate innovation. #DAC #ClimateTech #Innovation #CarbonRemoval

🌍We were honored to host the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval team alongside our incredible partners at Cella to showcase our pioneering carbon removal efforts unfolding in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.   💪 As one of the 20 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists, competing for the $50M grand prize and three $10M runner-up prizes, this visit marked a pivotal milestone, underscoring our joint commitment to advancing scalable and permanent carbon removal. 🌱   💨Our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology harnesses geothermal energy to capture CO₂ from the atmosphere, while Cella’s innovative process ensures that captured CO₂ is permanently stored in volcanic rocks through mineralization. 🪨   🇰🇪 Together, we were proud to highlight how Kenya will play a pivotal role in advancing durable carbon removal. 🙏 A big thank you to the XPRIZE Carbon Removal team for recognizing our efforts.   🚀This is just the beginning of our journey to redefine carbon removal on a global scale! Learn more about our efforts and the other finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gDjTiPaR   #DAC #XPRIZEFinalists #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction

 🎉 Here's to 2024—Thank you for Being a Part of Our Story! 🎉   🙏 With 2024 coming to a close, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community of supporters and partners. 💚Your belief in our mission has been the driving force behind our achievements this year.   🚀 Notably, 2024 saw us reach significant milestones: we became an XPRIZE Carbon Removal finalist, successfully closed our seed round, launched Project Hummingbird – our pilot Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Storage plant, 🌍 grew our LinkedIn community to >10,000 supporters, and expanded our team to 62 passionate individuals.   🌱 Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to scale Project Hummingbird and become the second DAC company to deliver DAC and storage credits. 💡 This will strengthen our leadership in the field and further our mission to establish Kenya as the world's best place for developing and deploying DAC at a low cost.   🎊 As we turn the page to this exciting chapter, we want to take a moment to wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year! 🤔Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁 Gift yourself and your loved ones the opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting our carbon removal efforts: https://lnkd.in/dVJjDtkc   #DAC #CarbonRemoval #2024 #OctaviaCarbon 

🌍Can Africa Lead the Global Fight Against Climate Change?    ✨In a recent interview with The Flip, our Co-founder and CPO, Duncan Kariuki, shared the inspiring vision behind Octavia Carbon and how we are positioning Kenya—and Africa—as a leader in carbon removal.   💡 Though Africa contributes just ~3% to global carbon emissions, its natural resources, and growing green industries make it crucial to the global net-zero strategy. 🌿 As Duncan aptly put it, “African countries like Kenya can be the world’s lungs.”   ⚡ With its abundant renewable energy sources, ideal geology for CO₂ storage, and a growing culture of innovation, Kenya stands out as the world's best place to develop and scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. 🚀   🌱 We are proud to be at the forefront of this green revolution. A big thank you to The Flip, Catalyst Fund, Delta40 Venture Studio, and Africa Climate Ventures for bringing The GreenPrint documentary series to life. A special shout-out to Bilha(Great Carbon Valley) and Hiro(Talus Renewables), who co-featured in this latest episode.   🎥Watch the full episode to learn how African innovation can reshape the path to net zero: https://lnkd.in/dBSCGhNz   #DAC #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #NetZero #AfricanInnovation 

🌏We are honored to have participated in Tencent's CarbonX 2.0 Program launch in Beijing, which marked a significant milestone for the Kenyan Direct Air Capture (DAC) industry.   🚀The event reinforced our leadership in pioneering DAC technology in the Global South, demonstrating how developing nations like Kenya can innovate and scale transformative climate solutions. It was inspiring to learn from Tencent and other global leaders in carbon removal as we collectively shape the future of this critical sector.   🌟Kenya is uniquely positioned to leverage this momentum, establishing itself as a global hub for DAC deployment and scaling. This represents a powerful step forward in driving sustainable development, technological innovation, and the transition to a green economy in the region.   🏃♀️As the race to scale Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) accelerates, Tencent’s bold commitment to advancing DAC technology underscores its transformative potential. Scaling DAC down the cost curve will require not only technological innovation but also catalytic funding—such as Tencent's support—ensuring both scalability and long-term impact.    🤝We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative journey. A special shoutout to Tencent, Hao, （翟永平）Yongping , Xinwo, Wenhao, Safina Huang, Xiaojing Dai, Mingyan Li, ZHANG Da, James, Bilha, Dr. Olufunso and Fiona, for fostering collaboration and innovation within this critical space. #DAC #CarbonRemoval #ClimateTech #Kenya #Tencent #GreenEconomy

🎉 We are excited to welcome Thallo as our newest partner! As a leading carbon credit marketplace, Thallo is at the forefront of scaling climate action through innovative technology. 💡Through their platform, project developers and companies aiming for net zero can seamlessly transact with real-time integrations for tokenized credits from leading registries like Puro, ensuring greater transparency and scalability in the carbon market. 🚀 This partnership marks another major milestone in our mission to deliver high-quality Direct Air Capture (DAC) credits to the global carbon market. It also highlights Kenya’s growing leadership in the carbon removal space, demonstrating how innovation and local talent can make a profound global impact. ✨ We are excited to work alongside Thallo and our trusted partners to shape the future of carbon markets and cement DAC as a cornerstone of global climate action. Together, we’re building the future of climate solutions and accelerating the journey to net zero! Here’s to driving meaningful change, together! #CarbonCredits #DAC #Sustainability #Partnership #ClimateAction

🎉 We are honored to have been crowned the Continental Winner for Best GreenTech 2024 at the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Finale! 🌍 🚀 This incredible recognition underscores our commitment to pioneering globally competitive climate tech from Kenya, setting new standards for sustainable innovation. Our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology will support climate mitigation efforts and serve as a catalyst for green growth in Kenya. 💡 🌱 We are proud to be part of a thriving African innovation ecosystem alongside remarkable startups driving transformative solutions. This award fuels our mission to inspire a greener, more sustainable future for all. 🌎 🙏 A huge thank you to Global Startup Awards Africa and GIIG Global Innovations Investment Group for championing African innovation and sustainability. Here's to building a better tomorrow! 🎉 #DAC #Innovation #ClimateTech #GreenTech #AfricaInnovation

🌍 Turn Back the Clock on Climate Change – With Octavia Carbon! 🌍 ⏳The time for bold action is NOW. Climate change isn’t waiting, and neither should we. Today, YOU have the power to help reverse the clock by purchasing Carbon Removal Credits through our platform.    🏅Our Carbon Removal Credits, set to be generated by our pilot Direct Air Capture (DAC) + Storage facility, have earned a prestigious Ae/AAA rating from BeZero Carbon. This strong endorsement guarantees that every credit to be generated from the project meets the highest standards and has a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.   💡 By procuring our carbon removal credits, you're directly contributing to the future of DAC in Kenya. Project Hummingbird will be the first DAC+Storage facility in the Global South, driving climate innovation and championing climate justice for communities disproportionately affected by climate change regionally. ⚖️   👉 Ready to make an impact? Join us in turning the tide toward a sustainable future by purchasing your Carbon Removal Credits today here: https://lnkd.in/dVJjDtkc #DAC #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #CarbonCredits #Sustainability

🌱 "Der Markt ist nicht tot…" or "The market is not dead…" A bold statement from Philipp Krohn in his recent article for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, capturing the resilience of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). While challenges persist, the market remains alive and evolving.   🌍 We are honoured to be featured in this piece, which highlights how our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology is setting new benchmarks for carbon removal. As the market shifts, trust, transparency, and measurable impact are more critical than ever.   ⚡We take pride in pioneering a new era of climate tech and driving high-integrity carbon removal as carbon removal buyers increasingly adopt solutions that deliver long-term climate benefits.   🙌Danke, Philipp, for the feature! And a special shoutout to Senken, who co-featured in the article and have been allies in our journey. 🤝   💡Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eszcMMEp #DAC #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #ClimateTech #VoluntaryCarbonMarket Image: The Great Rift Valley

🎉 We have received an 'Ae' carbon credit rating from BeZero Carbon, and a stellar AAA standalone carbon rating! A major milestone as this is BeZero's first public ex-ante rating for Direct Air Capture + Storage (DACS).   🌟 The AAA rating will place us in the top ~0.1% of all projects rated by BeZero, as the 2nd-ever to achieve their highest possible rating. The overall 'A' (ex-ante) rating accounts for all the remaining project risk until we become the world's 2nd DAC company to issue carbon credits. The result: a "high likelihood" that pre-purchases ('ex-ante purchases') from us will deliver 1 tonne of CO2 removal. 🫡   🚀 Our commitment is to sell the world's best carbon credits. We want the world to know that Kenyan DAC will be unparalleled in quality: powered by 100% clean energy, counting CO2 molecules to the milligram, turning that CO2 into rock underground, and creating unique co-benefits to help Kenya fight back against climate change. That is what compliance-grade carbon removal should look like.   ✨ At Octavia Carbon, we are proud to be pioneering this new era of carbon removal in the Global South. Stay tuned as we bring this vision to life! #DAC #DACCS #CDR #CarbonRemoval #CarbonCapture #BeZeroRating #ClimateAction #Kenya