In a newly released market analysis, CDR.fyi maps out the certified durable CO2 removal deployments in the United States, noting rapid growth in the past few years.
The publication looks at 40 U.S. projects that have received carbon removal credit issuances through Puro.earth and Isometric as of June 20, 2026, which account for approximately 850,000 tonnes of net CO2e removals.
CDR.fyi highlights that while representative of only one segment of the broader carbon removal ecosystem, certified projects offer the clearest picture of technologies that have progressed from development into operations with independently verified delivery.
In that spirit, the analysis excludes projects under construction or operating but not yet certified, as well as pilots or demo facilities without issued credits and projects pursuing non-crediting business models.
Going through the available market data, the publication underlines key findings indicative of the current state of certified durable CDR deployments in the U.S.
Observing rapid growth of these solutions in the U.S. since 2022, the analysis shows that CDR projects are emerging across multiple regions in the country rather than concentrating in a few innovation hubs.
The 40 certified projects covered in the analysis are located across 22 states, with the largest number of certified projects currently positioned in California (5), followed by Oregon (4), Colorado and Georgia (3 each), and 18 other states accounting for 25 projects.
The location choice for CDR deployments is largely dictated by feedstock availability, existing industrial ecosystems, and suitable deployment environments.
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CDR.fyi points out that most certified projects remain relatively small, with a growing number having reached early commercial scale.
In terms of CDR pathways, biochar currently dominates certified deployment, accounting for 24 of the 40 certified projects. Other pathways following suit are enhanced weathering, biomass direct storage, biomass geological sequestration, alkalinity enhancement, and BECCS.
Another important takeaway from the analysis is that most certified CDR deployments in the U.S. are located in smaller communities rather than in urban centers, a reality that could lead to significant rural economic development.
The complete analysis and further details can be found here.
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