Carbon dioxide removal demonstration facility, Morocco

15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Carbon dioxide removal demonstration facility, Morocco

Name of the Project
Carbon dioxide removal demonstration facility.

Location
On a 30 ha site in Akhfennir, Morocco.

Project Owner/s
Brilliant Planet.

Project Description
Brilliant Planet is developing the biggest modular algae sequestration facility in the world.

The company will use marine microalgae to capture and sequester up to 30 times more carbon dioxide a year than rainforests.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to start in 2023 and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Mott MacDonald (front-end engineering design support and site development); and WSP (development of the marine works infrastructure associated with the algae production facility).

Contact Details for Project Information
Brilliant Planet, email info@brilliantplanet.com.