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Japanese oil refiner invests in US-based climate tech, eyes ocean alkalinity enhancement potential

Published 04:05 on September 19, 2025 / Last updated at 04:05 on September 19, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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One of the major oil refiners in Japan is backing a US-based startup that develops ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) solutions, as it aims to accelerate the development of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) business models in North America.
One of the major oil refiners in Japan is backing a US-based startup that develops ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) solutions, as it aims to accelerate the development of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) business models in North America.


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