Deep Sky

Deep Sky has installed a Direct Air Capture module from Airbus at its Deep Sky Alpha facility in Innisfail, Alberta, marking a significant advancement for Canada’s carbon removal sector. The unit, adapted from Airbus life-support systems used on the International Space Station, can remove 250 tonnes of CO₂ annually and was delivered after eight months of engineering.

The system captures CO₂ with a solid amine filter before releasing concentrated carbon for storage. CEO Alex Petre says scalable technology is essential for climate impact. Airbus joins a roster of DAC partners supporting the centre’s commercialization efforts.

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Montreal-based carbon removal developer Deep Sky has chosen Southwestern Manitoba for its next commercial facility, following the launch of its $40-million Alpha carbon removal centre in Alberta this summer. Supported by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, Alpha became the world’s first carbon removal innovation hub, capable of testing up to ten direct-air-capture systems under identical conditions.

Deep Sky CEO Alex Petre called Manitoba’s geology and clean energy “ideal for storing CO₂ safely and effectively.” Construction of the multi-phase project begins in 2026, with the province calling it “a new frontier in industrial innovation.”

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Deep Sky Alpha, located in Innisfail, Alberta, has officially begun operations, marking North America’s first sequestration of CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere. Developed by Deep Sky, Canada’s leading carbon removal project developer, the five-acre facility achieved operational status in only 12 months.

Powered entirely by solar, Alpha integrates multiple direct air capture technologies to remove 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, storing emissions permanently in saline aquifers. The project created over 110 construction jobs and will employ 15 full-time operators. Alberta officials hailed the milestone as proof of the province’s capacity to attract world-class climate innovation.

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Canadian developer Deep Sky has completed construction of Deep Sky Alpha, the world’s first carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre. Located in Innisfail, Alberta, the $40 million project was built in less than 12 months—a pace CEO Alex Petre called “unprecedented.”

Supported by Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, the facility will deploy up to 10 direct air capture systems, targeting 3,000 tonnes of CO2 removal annually. Early buyers include Microsoft and RBC. Engineering was led by BBA, with construction creating over 110 jobs. Commissioning has begun, with commercial operations expected this summer. The site positions Alberta as a carbon removal hub.

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Damien Steel has stepped down as CEO of Deep Sky, the Quebec-based carbon removal startup founded by Hopper CEO Frederic Lalonde. Steel, previously managing partner at OMERS Ventures, joined Deep Sky in August 2023. In a LinkedIn post, he cited personal reasons, stating he could no longer give the role his full energy.

Chief operating officer Alex Petre will take over. Deep Sky focuses on direct-air and ocean-based carbon capture. Last year, it secured major deals with RBC and Microsoft, and a US$40 million grant from Breakthrough Energy. Questions remain about the scalability of its technology.

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Quebec-based Deep Sky has secured a $40 million USD grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, marking Catalyst’s first investment in Canada and in direct air capture (DAC) technology.

The funding supports Deep Sky Alpha, a DAC testing facility set to open by Spring 2025. The facility will trial multiple carbon removal technologies to identify scalable, cost-effective solutions for high-quality carbon credits.

CEO Damien Steel hailed the grant as a milestone for Deep Sky and the carbon removal industry, while Catalyst’s Mario Fernandez praised its potential to drive real-world innovation. Deep Sky aims to position Canada as a leader in carbon removal.

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Deep Sky, a Canadian carbon removal developer, has secured founding buyers RBC and Microsoft for carbon removal credits, supporting its commitment to remove 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ over ten years. Deep Sky Labs, Canada’s first direct air capture (DAC) center, will host eight DAC technologies to test and optimize their performance under real-world conditions.

The Alberta-based project aims to streamline carbon removal and foster economic growth, including job creation in Innisfail. CEO Damien Steel highlighted Deep Sky’s role in addressing climate challenges with scalable carbon removal solutions.

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Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal developer, secured $2.5 million from National Bank of Canada and BMO to advance its carbon removal infrastructure. The funding will support planning and geological surveys in Québec, with target areas in Bécancour and Thetford Mines, chosen for their renewable resources and skilled workforce.

Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel hailed this as a significant step toward curbing climate change, noting the potential for increased financial backing. National Bank’s Debby Cordeiro emphasized the bank’s commitment to low-carbon solutions. Deep Sky’s future projects aim to establish CO2 removal sites in Alberta and Québec.

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Canadian developer Deep Sky has chosen Innisfail, Alberta for the world’s first carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre, Deep Sky Labs. Located an hour north of Calgary, the site aims to accelerate scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to produce high integrity carbon credits.

The facility, operational this winter, will capture 3,000 tons of CO2 annually using up to 10 different technologies. Partnered with engineering firm BBA, the project will employ 80 construction workers and 15 annual operations staff, infusing $110M into the local economy over 10 years. This initiative marks Canada’s first commercial direct air capture project.

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Montréal’s Deep Sky, a carbon-capture startup, has secured $57.5 million in Series A funding, and aims to position Canada as the “carbon removal capital of the world.”

Co-led by Brightspark Ventures and Whitecap Venture Partners, with notable investments from Investissement Québec and others, this round, along with a $17.7 million seed note, totals the young company’s funding at $75 million.

Founded in 2022 by Hopper co-founders, Deep Sky plans to use the funds to construct its first commercial facility and develop software for carbon credit sales, leveraging Eastern Canada’s hydroelectric energy for large-scale carbon removal.

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