Equatic's Leadership Expansion and Innovations in Carbon Removal and Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- Equatic appoints Edward Sanders as CEO to drive growth and expansion, focusing on carbon dioxide removal and decarbonization efforts.
- Professor Emily Carter leads Equatic's first Scientific Advisory Board aimed at providing quality carbon removal solutions.
- Dervilla Mitchell, an experienced civil engineer, joins Equatic's Industry Advisory Board to guide growth plans and sustainable engineering practices.
- Equatic's recent achievements include successful pilots in Los Angeles and Singapore, with plans for demonstration and commercial-scale plants in Singapore and Quebec.
Equatic, a leading ocean carbon removal company, has announced key leadership additions to drive its mission of carbon removal and green hydrogen production. Edward Sanders, with a strong background in climate and aviation, has been appointed as the new CEO to steer the company towards its goals of decarbonization and carbon dioxide removal at scale. The company is preparing to launch the world's largest ocean-based carbon removal plant by 2026 and aims to achieve carbon removal for less than $30 per tonne by the end of the decade.
Equatic has also formed its first-ever Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) chaired by Professor Emily Carter, which consists of eight members with expertise in science, technology, and policy. The SAB will provide guidance to enhance Equatic's carbon removal solutions and ensure responsible advancements in clean energy production.
In addition, Dervilla Mitchell, a sustainable engineering advocate, has joined Equatic's Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to contribute her expertise in carbon emission reduction for construction and infrastructure projects. The IAB, led by Chair Lord John Browne, now includes a total of eight industry leaders who will support Equatic's growth plans.
Since its commercial launch in 2023, Equatic has conducted successful pilots in Los Angeles and Singapore, with ongoing operations in Singapore and plans for a commercial-scale plant in Quebec. The company has received recognition for its innovative work, including being named a CDR Purchase Prize semifinalist by the U.S. Department of Energy and a finalist for The Earthshot Prize.
Equatic's patented seawater electrolysis process enables the company to combine carbon dioxide removal with green hydrogen generation, showcasing its commitment to driving sustainable solutions and collaborating with industry partners and government agencies to accelerate climate action.