CO2 Summit: How to scale up direct air capture

As the world continues to overshoot emissions targets, direct air capture (DAC) is increasingly seen as a vital tool in the climate toolbox. But the technology is still at a relatively early stage, costs remain high, and perception challenges persist.

 At the European CO2 Summit 2025, a panel of DAC pioneers explored the future of the technology, the hurdles to overcome, and how modular design and operational data are opening up a pathway to commercial scale. Anthony Wright reports