Orca: The World’s First Large-Scale Carbon Dioxide Removal Plant in Iceland By: Robert Buluma Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant is run by ON Power a subsidiary of Orkuveita Reykjavíkur whilst the Orca carbon removal is owned by Clime works In the global fight against climate change, few innovations stand out as boldly as Orca —the world’s first large-scale direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) plant. Located in the scenic geothermal hub of Hellisheiði, Iceland, Orca represents a groundbreaking leap from climate vision to engineering reality. A Landmark Moment: Orca is Launched On September 8, 2021 , Orca officially began operations, marking a new era in carbon dioxide removal. As the largest operational DAC+S plant on Earth, its mission is simple yet revolutionary: capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere and lock it safely underground, permanently removing it from the carbon cycle. This milestone positioned Iceland—and the world—at the ...
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