Waste to Carbon Removal: Vaulted Injects Organic Waste Deep Underground
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📰 The quick summary: Vaulted Deep has developed a dual-purpose technology that transforms organic waste into durable carbon removal by injecting it deep underground, creating an efficient solution to both waste management and climate challenges.
📈 One key stat: Vaulted’s carbon removal system requires less than 0.14 gigajoules per tonne of CO2 removed, making it highly energy-efficient compared to alternatives that must convert waste into pure CO2.
💬 One key quote: “We take organic waste, such as biosolids, paper mill sludge, and agricultural byproducts, that would otherwise pollute our land, air, and water, and inject it deep underground—multiple Empire State buildings deep—into existing geological formations.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Vaulted Deep is transforming waste management and carbon removal with an innovative approach that addresses two environmental challenges simultaneously. Their technology takes problematic organic waste streams like biosolids and agricultural byproducts and injects them deep underground into geological formations, permanently storing carbon while solving waste disposal issues. Recently recognized in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition with an $8 million award, Vaulted has already demonstrated its ability to remove nearly 10,000 tonnes of carbon. Built on proven oil and gas industry technology, their solution offers a scalable pathway to manage the billion-plus tons of organic waste currently sent to landfills in the US alone.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This dual-purpose solution tackles two major environmental problems at once – managing waste that typically pollutes air, water, and land while permanently removing carbon from the atmosphere. During their XPRIZE demonstration, Vaulted removed nearly 10,000 tonnes of carbon, ten times the required amount, proving their technology’s scalability. At their Great Plains facility in Kansas, they’ve already diverted 60,000 tonnes of waste, invested over $5 million in the local economy, and created 18 full-time jobs in just 18 months. Their approach requires minimal energy compared to other carbon removal methods, using less than 0.14 gigajoules per tonne of CO2 removed, and leverages existing infrastructure to accelerate deployment.
3️⃣ What’s next: With their $8 million XPRIZE award and recently secured $32.3 million Series A funding, Vaulted plans to dramatically increase carbon removal capacity by expanding their team and accelerating project development. They’ll focus on enhancing waste preprocessing and slurry injection technology to boost efficiency and lower costs. The company aims to scale operations while maintaining their commitment to safety, environmental protection, and community engagement.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Scaling Carbon Removal: Vaulted’s Vision for Waste-Based Removals
