The project reached its commissioning phase in summer 2025, just 18 months after breaking ground. By injecting captured carbon dioxide underground, the facility met the stringent requirements of Isometric’s Direct Air Capture Protocol. This certification process mandates comprehensive accounting of project emissions and long-term storage monitoring to ensure the removals are permanent and measurable. These specific credits are the first globally to carry the Core Carbon Principles label from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market.
Deep Sky Secures North America’s First Certified Carbon Removal Credits
Deep Sky Alpha, a direct air capture facility in Innisfail, Alberta, has secured North America’s first certified carbon removal credits. Verified by Isometric, the credits represent a milestone in atmospheric carbon storage, fulfilling early supply agreements with Microsoft and the Royal Bank of Canada to advance permanent climate solutions.
For Deep Sky, the achievement serves as a proof point for their tech-agnostic development model. CEO Alex Petre emphasized that the transition from construction to commercial delivery validates the company's approach of testing multiple capture technologies simultaneously. With the supply agreement for Microsoft and RBC extending through 2034, the focus now shifts toward industrial-scale operations. The successful certification provides a blueprint for future projects, as the company continues to expand its international portfolio with partners including Lufthansa Group and ENGIE.
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