Heimdal Inc, a direct air capture (DAC) technology and project developer, has launched its debut facility in Oklahoma known as Bantam, according to a news release.
With a nameplate capacity of more than 5,000 tons of CO2 capturable from the atmosphere annually, Bantam is currently the largest constructed DAC facility in the USA and the second largest constructed DAC facility in the world, according to a news release.
The launch marks the start of Heimdal’s commercial carbon capture operations in the US and represents a significant milestone in the broader carbon capture and storage (CCS) boom across the country. Among a rapidly growing field of CCS technologies, Bantam is distinct in its speed of development and construction expense, which are far below that of other DAC technologies to date. Heimdal’s process uses only well-established, off-the-shelf technologies and a novel sorbent formulation based on naturally abundant limestone, reducing both costs and construction timelines.
Bantam is located at the CapturePoint Oklahoma Carbon Hub in Osage and Kay Counties, Oklahoma, where CapturePoint affiliate CapturePoint Solutions LLC is developing robust carbon management infrastructure. Along with developing Bantam, Heimdal has been working to support local economic development and engagement with Oklahoma and Osage communities. Bantam will immediately create new local jobs, with the potential for hundreds more with future expansions, and Heimdal has prioritized working with local contractors and material suppliers to further support the community.
In coming years, Heimdal has active plans to upscale, growing direct air CO2 capture capabilities to hundreds of kilotons and later megatons before 2030. By launching Bantam today, Heimdal has established itself as a leader in the effort to deploy DAC quickly and affordably: complementing other technologies under development to solidify the United States and Oklahoma as pioneers in carbon management.
