Our vision is to design, build and launch a series of direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) anchored green industrial hubs across the Great Rift Valley, capturing at least 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030.
We’re playing a strategic role in meeting the growing demand for high-quality, permanent carbon removal as a climate-positive solution and stimulating the growth of a regional green economy ecosystem across Africa.
We’re launching 15+ green industry projects by 2030 to unlock climate-positive development for Africa. We’re utilizing green energy infrastructure to power the expansion of our DAC+S hubs and turnkey industrial parks specialized in energy-intensive green industry applications.
Sectors of interest include green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and direct use cases of geothermal heat, i.e., food drying and processing.
Our mission is to seek and partner with a network of actors, including energy concession holders, direct air capture technology ventures, carbon storage providers, green industries, and project financiers, to develop Africa’s leading renewable energy-powered DAC+S installation hubs and green manufacturing industrial parks along the vast Great Rift Valley.
The Great Rift Valley, part of which runs in East Africa, is an active continental rift zone that boasts a wealth of natural resources ideal for a DAC+S ecosystem to take root in and thrive.
The region is home to significant untapped renewable energy potential including world-class solar, wind, and geothermal energy resources suitable for powering energy-intensive industries in a green manner. It is also characterized by large volumes of continental flood basalt deposits, a mineral well-suited for carbon storage. It harbours ideal sub-surface temperatures and water resources necessary to develop a vibrant carbon removal industry.
We truly believe that by transforming these assets into operational infrastructure, we can position East Africa as a globally competitive hub for climate action.
James Irungu Mwangi - Co-Founder and CEO Africa Climate Ventures
We are proud to announce that Great Carbon Valley has signed a Definitive Agreement with Beyond Captur to advance our collaboration on building a Direct Air Capture project in Kenya.
Great Carbon Valley signs MoU with Beyond Captur to launch Kenya’s first electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) pilot project
AspiraDAC and Great Carbon Valley sign Memorandum of Understanding to scale Direct Air Capture and Storage technology in Kenya
Led by visionaries and driven by a shared purpose, our team is committed to redefining what's possible in carbon removal. Meet the leaders shaping the future of climate action.
C.E.O
Bilha is the CEO of Great Carbon Valley and is dedicated to the transformation of Africa through the building of innovative industries and platforms.
Senior Associate
Travis is an investment and strategy professional with deep experience supporting companies directly, including entrepreneurs, small and growing businesses, investors, and development partners across sub-Saharan Africa.
Project Manager - Direct Air Capture
Richard is a registered Electrical Professional Engineer in Kenya, and has a decade of expertise in the Kenyan utility sector with a proven track record in delivering electrical engineering projects
Climate Leader & Gov't Partnerships Advisor
Investments & Financial Structuring Advisor
Climate & Impact Investment Advisor
Climate Startup Advisor
Investor & Senior Advisor
Senior Energy Advisor
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