CDR & Durable CDR
What is carbon dioxide removal (CDR)?
CDR is the intentional, net-negative removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere and its long-term storage.
What makes CDR "durable"?
"Durable" means the CO₂ stays out of the atmosphere for centuries to millennia. Examples include any of the methods outlined here.
Why is durable CDR needed if we're cutting emissions?
Despite everything we all collectively do to reduce emissions, CDR will 1) make net zero easier, faster, and cheaper to achieve, and 2) address legacy emissions already in the atmosphere. Even with aggressive mitigation, we are about to blow through the remaining carbon budget for 1.5 °C warming by 2050, and will need to remove all excess emissions to stay on track. The IPCC shows that durable CDR is essential to neutralize those residuals and eventually draw down legacy CO₂.
How big is the durable CDR market today?
Visit the CDR.fyi homepage to see the latest estimated contracted volumes and value, and delivered volume. All volume figures are reported in metric tonnes.
How do durable CDR methods compare on price and maturity?
Prices today range from US$120–$1,400 per tonne; maturity is highest with the higher-delivery methods such as Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR), Biomass Direct Storage and Biomass Geologic Sequestration. You can read more about pricing perceptions of CDR suppliers and purchasers in this whitepaper developed in collaboration with OPIS, or view more pricing data in the Price Insights area of our Portal (email us at partners@cdr.fyi for more information about Price Insights).