Limenet, a pioneering Italian startup specializing in innovative carbon removal technology, has officially launched its inaugural industrial plant in Augusta, Italy.
This marks a significant milestone for the company and a major advancement in the fight against climate change.
Utilizing a natural chemical process, Limenet‘s technology effectively removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it safely in seawater.
The company’s innovative approach offers potential benefits for the marine ecosystem.
The Augusta plant, the largest of its kind globally, boasts a storage capacity of 100 kilograms of CO2 per hour.
This represents a substantial increase from the pilot plant established in La Spezia earlier this year. The plant will be integrated with an electric calciner to produce carbon-free lime.
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Limenet’s groundbreaking achievement further solidifies its position as a leader in the carbon removal industry.
The company’s founders, Stefano Cappello, Giovanni Cappello, and Enrico Noseda, have a proven track record of success in the startup realm.
In a significant endorsement of its technology, Limenet recently obtained ISO 14064-2 certification for its carbon removal methodology from RINA, a leading verification body in Italy.
This certification validates the company’s approach to ocean alkalinity enhancement and bolsters its credibility in the carbon removal market.
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Limenet, a cutting-edge deep-tech enterprise, has developed a patented technology capable of permanently sequestering carbon dioxide in seawater for over 10,000 years.
The company’s innovative approach involves converting CO2 into a pH-balanced calcium bicarbonate solution.
At the helm of Limenet are its founders: Stefano Cappello, a seasoned engineer and researcher serving as CEO and Founder; Giovanni Cappello, a renowned expert in gasification technology and CTO & Co-founder; and Enrico Noseda, a successful entrepreneur with a track record of founding thriving startups like HLPY.
