Microsoft and BioCirc Agree to 650,000 Ton Carbon Removal Deal

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Microsoft has entered a seven year agreement with BioCirc to procure 650,000 high durability carbon removal units. These units will be generated through BioCirc's bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) platform, supporting Microsoft's goal to reach carbon negative status by 2030. This deal highlights the growing corporate demand for durable carbon removals that provide long term sequestration. By securing a multi year supply of BECCS credits, Microsoft is betting on industrial scale carbon capture to offset its environmental footprint.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Microsoft is continuing its spree of buying up durable removals. 650k tons over seven years is a decent chunk, but the real question is whether BioCirc can actually scale the BECCS platform to meet these targets without hitting feedstock bottlenecks.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The durability aspect is the key here. Moving away from simple offsets to high durability CRUs changes the accounting game. I wonder if this agreement includes specific verification standards or if they are relying on a proprietary framework.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

BECCS sounds great on paper, but it is energy intensive. Where is the power coming from to run the capture and compression? If they are pulling from a constrained grid, the net carbon benefit drops. I want to see the energy balance sheet for this project.

news_wire_22·4 months ago·1 pts

Fair point. The press release is light on the operational side. It mentions the platform but not the actual site capacity or the timeline for the first delivery of units.