CDR project developers near commercial stage face funding crunch, survey finds

Published 13:55 on April 6, 2026 / Last updated at 13:55 on April 6, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon removal (CDR) project developers are nearing commercial readiness but remain constrained by limited access to capital, with nearly 60% at risk of delays, downsizing, or cancellation without near-term funding, according to a survey.
Carbon removal (CDR) project developers are nearing commercial readiness but remain constrained by limited access to capital, with nearly 60% at risk of delays, downsizing, or cancellation without near-term funding, according to a survey.


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