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Microalgae biomass could capture urban CO2 at half the cost of conventional DAC, study says

Published 10:41 on May 8, 2026 / Last updated at 10:41 on May 8, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Microalgae-based direct air capture (DAC) systems can sequester CO2 at less than half the cost of conventional technologies while generating carbon credits and biomass revenue, a recent study has found.
Microalgae-based direct air capture (DAC) systems can sequester CO2 at less than half the cost of conventional technologies while generating carbon credits and biomass revenue, a recent study has found.


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