Press Release
SHERBROOKE (December 2, 2024) — Skyrenu Technologies Inc., a Sherbrooke-based carbon removal company, is pleased to welcome XPRIZE Carbon Removal as part of its site visit, scheduled to take place in Sherbrooke and Thetford Mines on December 4 and 5. Skyrenu was selected in May 2024 as one of 20 finalists competing for the $50M Grand Prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, to be awarded in 2025. Finalists are evaluated by a panel of qualified judges, and this site visit is a key step in the evaluation of each team.
Based on research at the University of Sherbrooke, Skyrenu's innovative technology integrates a modular system for capturing CO directly from the atmosphere with an innovative process for carbonating mining and industrial residues to trap CO2 in a sustainable way.
“Skyrenu is excited about XPRIZE Carbon Removal’s visit,” said Gabriel Vézina, CEO of Skyrenu. “This is a great opportunity to showcase our technology and the expertise of the Skyrenu team,” added Martin Brouillette, Chief Technology Officer of Skyrenu.
Removing carbon from the atmosphere is essential to achieving net-zero emissions and reducing the impacts of climate change, but this should not be used as an excuse to avoid further emissions reductions: all of these solutions will need to be scaled up simultaneously to achieve our climate goals. Skyrenu is committed to redefining environmental standards to drive positive impact and pave the way towards a greener, more sustainable future for all.
About Skyrenu Technologies:
Skyrenu Technologies Inc. was founded in 2021 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. We develop innovative solutions to decarbonize society and make carbon neutrality a reality. We design an integrated, scalable, and low-cost solution to capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere. We recycle mining and industrial waste to sequester CO2 in a reliable and sustainable way. For more information, visit dev.skyrenu.com/.
