Gevo Carbon Capture

Gevo Carbon Capture is an innovative carbon removal project that combines bioenergy production with permanent geological CO₂ storage — a process known as BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage). At Gevo's ethanol production facility in the US Midwest, corn is fermented to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels. The fermentation process produces a concentrated stream of high-purity CO₂ — biogenic carbon that was recently captured from the atmosphere by growing corn. Rather than releasing this CO₂ into the air, Gevo captures it and injects it into deep geological formations, where it is permanently mineralised and stored. This process results in net-negative emissions: the carbon absorbed by the corn during its growth is permanently sequestered underground, creating verifiable, durable removal credits. The project supports rural American agricultural economies, advances the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, and demonstrates the viability of BECCS technology at commercial scale. Credits are verified under rigorous third-party protocols ensuring permanence, additionality, and accurate measurement.