Pelican Consortium—a collaboration including Louisiana State University (LSU), the University of Houston, and other DAC technology providers.
RepAir Carbon has entered into a landmark partnership with Shell US Gas and Power, LLC and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) to advance large-scale carbon removal in Louisiana. As a key technology provider for the Pelican Gulf Coast Carbon Removal DAC hub, RepAir will deploy its proprietary electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology as part of theLocated in the Baton Rouge-New Orleans corridor, the Pelican hub will leverage the region’s strategic advantages, including utilities, CO₂ storage facilities, and renewable energy sources. Supported by a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for initial feasibility studies, the hub aims to support large-scale carbon capture and removal.
RepAir’s electrochemical DAC technology stands out for its efficiency, requiring 70% less energy—600 kilowatt-hours per ton of CO₂ removed—compared to conventional methods. Its solvent- and liquid-free design makes it scalable for mass manufacturing, a critical feature for projects aiming to achieve commercial viability.
Under the agreement, Shell and Mitsubishi will provide up to $3 million in funding, contingent on milestone achievements, to accelerate RepAir’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Initial phases of the project include piloting RepAir’s modular DAC units and demonstrating their performance at scale. These efforts will unlock significant opportunities for serial manufacturing, enabling the production of units capable of scaling the technology’s deployment.
Beyond its contributions to the Pelican hub, RepAir is advancing DAC technologies worldwide. Current initiatives include a DAC project in Texas, the C-Questra project in France, and the Prinos project in Greece. With an operational manufacturing line and a growing portfolio of projects, RepAir is positioned to lead the next generation of scalable, electrochemical DAC solutions over the next five years.
Amir Shiner, CEO of RepAir, stated, "This project is another milestone in scaling next-generation carbon removal technology. Through this agreement, we're accelerating our transition to commercial-scale manufacturing. This will establish us as a key equipment supplier in an ambitious carbon removal project targeting hundreds of kilotons of annual capture capacity by 2030, in a market expected to reach hundreds of millions in value. The timing is significant, as we see major carbon management projects advancing globally, demonstrating growing market confidence in technological solutions for decarbonization."
As the Pelican Consortium and similar Direct Air Capture projects progress, uncertainties remain regarding how the new administration’s policies may influence carbon removal initiatives. While bipartisan support for carbon dioxide removal has been driven by its economic and environmental benefits, shifts in federal funding and regulatory priorities could impact the trajectory of these efforts.
Despite political uncertainty, the Pelican DAC hub benefits from strong private sector support from Shell and Mitsubishi, established Gulf Coast infrastructure, and growing commercial demand for carbon removal solutions. Although changes in Department of Energy support could affect development timelines, the project’s phased approach and focus on industrial decarbonization provide resilience to potential policy shifts.