The facility brings together multiple direct air capture (DAC) technologies, enabling scale, speed, and innovation. Alpha allows for real-world operations and optimisation of multiple technologies under identical conditions, accelerating the industry's path to cost-effective, scalable carbon removal.
“This is a defining moment—not just for Deep Sky, but for the global carbon removal industry,” said Alex Petre, Deep Sky CEO. “In just one year, we went from breaking ground to pulling carbon from the sky and locking it underground for good. Companies around the world are looking for high-quality, durable carbon removal to offset carbon footprints. With Deep Sky Alpha, we’re proving that it’s not only possible—it’s here.”
With this milestone, Deep Sky Alpha becomes the first DAC facility in North America to sequester CO2 underground. The CO2 captured at Deep Sky Alpha is permanently stored underground in deep geological formations called saline aquifers, which are abundant in Alberta.
“Alberta continues to lead the way in attracting world-class innovation and this is an example of another company that has chosen Alberta because of our skilled workforce, strong regulatory system, and commitment to responsible development,” said Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. “We’re proud to see companies investing here — and proving once again that Alberta is the best place in the world to build, innovate, and grow.”
Captured CO2 comes from multiple Direct Air Capture units on site from all around the world – with additional units being installed this fall and room for up to 10 units total. Featured units that are currently commissioning include UK based Airhive and Mission Zero Technologies, and Quebec based Skyrenu. Subsequent DAC units will be installed this year.
Deep Sky Alpha's strategic location provides access to renewable power and proximity to permanent geological storage. The facility, entirely powered by solar energy, will capture 3,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. The project has generated more than 110 construction jobs and will employ approximately 15 full-time operators. Monitoring of Alpha’s capture and sequestration progress will be conducted on an ongoing basis using proprietary software and be available on Deep Sky’s website.
Deep Sky Alpha represents the first step in a worldwide carbon removal effort being developed by Deep Sky, with large-scale projects already underway across Alberta, Quebec, and builds on Deep Sky's recent $40 million grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and carbon removal credit purchase agreements with buyers including Microsoft and Royal Bank of Canada.
Carbon credits for Deep Sky Alpha are already pre-sold but buyers interested in reserving credits from subsequent commercial projects can contact the company.