Deep Sky has delivered the first batch of direct air capture (DAC) carbon credits in North America, marking a milestone for the emerging carbon removal industry. The credits come from a pilot facility that pulls CO2 directly from the atmosphere and stores it underground. This is one of the first verifiable DAC credit issuances in the region, offering buyers a new option for high-durability carbon offsets. The project uses a combination of low-temperature heat and chemical sorbents to capture CO2, with storage provided by a geological sequestration partner. While the volume of credits delivered is small compared to nature-based offsets, the announcement signals that DAC is moving from pilot to commercial reality. Buyers are likely to include tech firms and airlines looking for permanent removal credits to meet net-zero targets. The key question now is cost. DAC credits remain expensive compared to forestry or soil carbon projects, and scaling will require both technology improvements and policy support like 45Q tax credits. If Deep Sky can demonstrate consistent delivery at lower cost over time, it could help establish DAC as a credible part of the carbon market portfolio.
