GE Vernova and technology-agnostic carbon removal project developer Deep Sky have announced an agreement to deploy GE Vernova’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology at Deep Sky Alpha in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada. Scheduled to begin operations by late 2026, the system will capture up to 1500 tons of carbon dioxide annually using GE Vernova’s proprietary solid sorbent technology, developed and tested at their Advanced Research Centers.
Deep Sky Alpha, operational since August 2025, is the first cross-technology carbon removal hub offering integrated deployment, renewable power, and CO2 storage in real-world conditions. Brian Moran, Executive Director of GE Vernova’s DAC program, described the partnership as a critical milestone for scaling energy-efficient DAC solutions.
The collaboration also leverages GE Vernova’s recent 10-ton per year DAC test facility in New York, essential for advancing pilot stage technology towards commercial deployment.
Alex Petre, CEO of Deep Sky, emphasised the importance of this collaboration in accelerating DAC technology adoption as a vital climate solution. The partnership seeks to establish a foundation for future large-scale DAC projects in Canada and globally, targeting high-quality carbon dioxide removal to meet emission reduction goals.
Unlike traditional carbon capture, DAC extracts CO2 directly from ambient air, making it valuable for mitigating difficult-to-abate emissions such as those from aviation, shipping, and heavy industry.
