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Sirona Launches Project Moringa for CO2 Capture: What It Means for Sustainable Investment Opportunities in Oman

Sirona Launches Project Moringa for CO2 Capture: What It Means for Sustainable Investment Opportunities in Oman

Muscat: Belgian cleantech startup Sirona Technologies has commissioned its first Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit under Project Moringa, a pioneering initiative aimed at capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere to combat climate change.

The project is based in Mahdha, northern Oman, where Sirona will deploy solar-powered DAC units to capture CO₂ for eventual storage via mineralization in the region’s abundant peridotite rock. However, the mineralization process itself is currently outside the project’s immediate scope, the Brussels-based company clarified.

Sirona Technologies highlighted that Project Moringa is its most advanced site to date in the Middle East. The project uses Sirona’s solid-sorbent, temperature-vacuum swing adsorption (TVSA) DAC modules, initially powered by biodiesel generators but planned to transition to clean solar energy. Once regulatory approvals are secured, the captured CO₂ will be mineralized in peridotite formations through partnerships with suitable technology providers for permanent and verifiable storage.

The company is now commissioning an initial 300-tonne-per-year DAC unit to validate the technology in real-world conditions. This step is crucial for scaling up to 1,800 tonnes per year by 2026. Sirona emphasized that the project demonstrates rapid scalability through its modular, plug-and-play system and will enable the delivery of the company’s first certified CO₂ removal credits.

Designed as container-style modules, Project Moringa’s DAC units support incremental expansion, allowing for mass production and swift deployment. The systems are particularly suited to areas with strong solar resources and favorable geological conditions, such as Oman and the UAE.

Sirona’s choice of Oman underlines the Sultanate’s emerging role as a global hub for permanent CO₂ mineralization, thanks to its extensive peridotite rock formations. This expertise is also demonstrated by Omani climate-tech pioneer 44.01, which has received multiple international awards for its pilot projects in Oman and the UAE. Using a process that dissolves CO₂ in water and injects it into peridotite formations, 44.01’s technology permanently converts CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals, generating carbon credits for involved stakeholders.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key strategy supporting Oman’s Net Zero ambitions. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is actively collaborating with industry stakeholders to develop regulations and policies for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Blue Hydrogen initiatives.


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Oman’s strategic embrace of cutting-edge carbon capture technologies, like Sirona Technologies’ solar-powered Direct Air Capture units, positions the Sultanate as a leader in climate innovation and a crucial hub for sustainable investment in the Middle East. This initiative not only aligns with Oman’s Net Zero ambitions but also opens significant opportunities for businesses and investors in cleantech, renewable energy, and carbon credit markets. Smart entrepreneurs should closely monitor regulatory developments around CCUS and Blue Hydrogen to capitalize on emerging incentives and partnerships in this rapidly evolving sector.

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