Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies 2026

Comparison of deployment scale by CDR pathway TABLE 4 Volume availability projections, millions of tonnes FIGURE 7Pathway Biochar DAC BECCS ERW Countries 24 14 19 12 CDR suppliers with commercial track records65 11 6 12 Approx. volume available for purchase in tonnes of CO2 (2025–2028)1,000,000 5,000 750,000 <1,000,000 Approx. volume sold to date in tonnes of CO2<2 million <1.5 million <8 million >200,000 Approx. volume delivered to date in tonnes of CO2>500,000 >2,000 n/a >1,000 Sold-to-delivered ratio 4:1 750:1 n/a 200:1 Equity and grants raised ($)>100 million >1.5 billion >300 million >250 million Scalability trends by CDR technology The projected scalability of CDR technologies varies significantly due to differences in technical requirements, resource availability and market readiness. –ERW deployment is projected to surpass biochar by 2028 due to its scalability advantages, such as abundant natural resources, integration with agricultural supply chains and fewer feedstock constraints –DAC is expected to grow substantially by 2027–2028, driven by technological advancements, new projects and increased investments –Biochar, while mature, faces slower growth due to its reliance on limited biomass resources 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Biochar BECCS DAC ERW Source: ClimeFi Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies: Market Overview and Offtake 15