UnionDAC plans large direct air capture facility on Teesside to scale carbon removal

A new consortium called UnionDAC has announced plans to build a major direct air capture facility on Teesside, aiming to scale carbon removal technology in the UK. The project is part of a broader push to strengthen the low-carbon economy and could play a role in the country's net zero targets. Direct air capture pulls CO2 directly from the atmosphere, and this facility would be one of the larger efforts in the UK to date. The announcement comes as the UK government continues to back carbon removal through policy support and funding mechanisms. Teesside is already a hub for industrial decarbonization projects, including hydrogen and carbon capture clusters. If UnionDAC delivers on its plans, the facility could help offset emissions from hard to abate sectors and generate carbon credits for the voluntary and compliance markets. The consortium has not yet disclosed capacity targets or a timeline for construction.