SE Valley Times

CarbonCapture Inc., a leading U.S. direct air capture (DAC) company, has announced the signing of a lease for its first manufacturing site—an 83,000 square-foot high-volume facility in Mesa. At full capacity, the plant is projected to manufacture 4,000 modules per year, equating to two megatons of carbon dioxide removal capacity.

The site was chosen after an exhaustive nationwide search due to its central location, availability of clean energy, and workforce readiness. Critical to CarbonCapture’s decision was the extensive institutional support it received from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State University, and Salt River Project. The facility, located at 3437 S. Crismon Road in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor, will start with 30 full-time employees and is expected to grow to 400 by 2029. It will join an impressive roster of neighbors including Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon.

"We are proud CarbonCapture will establish this new manufacturing facility, the first-of-its-kind in the world, right here in Arizona,” said Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. “The facility represents a significant milestone for Arizona, advancing our clean energy economy and creating skilled jobs to support Arizona’s rapidly-growing manufacturing industry.”

Upon its completion in 2025, CarbonCapture's inaugural manufacturing site will set a precedent for the company's future plants—pioneering the production of its innovative modular system tailored for mass production and seamless installation at diverse locations throughout the United States. As the first of its kind for CarbonCapture and the world, this facility signifies a pivotal step towards the company’s commitment to scalable and flexible solutions in the DAC industry. By directly addressing the pressing need to remove carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere, CarbonCapture’s advanced DAC technology supports national climate objectives while fostering growth in manufacturing and clean energy sectors.

“CarbonCapture Inc. joins a growing list of companies that recognize Mesa as a leading hub of advanced manufacturing," said Mayor John Giles. "We look forward to seeing the world's first mass-produced direct air capture systems designed to remove large quantities of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere made right here in Mesa. This milestone is a testament to the crucial roles both public and private sectors play in advancing our economic and environmental goals.”

“We’re excited that Arizona is joining California, Wyoming and other states in the vanguard of the American DAC industry," said Adrian Corless, CarbonCapture CEO. “Arizona's vibrant innovation ecosystem and commitment to clean tech made it an ideal location for our manufacturing site. As we grow out our team here, we’re committed to offering competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits packages for all full-time staff. Furthermore, we’re exploring partnerships with Mesa Community College and local high school trade programs to foster various workforce training opportunities.”

CarbonCapture’s manufacturing facility marks the second state-level project announced by the company. Project Bison based in Wyoming was selected to receive U.S. Department of Energy support through the $3.5 billion Regional DAC Hubs program. CarbonCapture is also a technology partner in the Southwest Regional DAC Hub situated in Arizona.

“With this innovative facility, CarbonCapture advances Arizona’s clean energy ecosystem and adds to Mesa’s vibrant manufacturing industry,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We’re grateful to CarbonCapture for their commitment to Arizona and look forward to supporting their future success in Mesa.”

“CarbonCapture’s recent partnerships with organizations like Arizona State University; Amazon Climate Pledge Fund; Frontier Climate; and its work advancing DAC technology position it as a catalyst for progress in globally significant climate technology ecosystems,” said GPEC President & CEO Chris Camacho. “This commitment underscores Greater Phoenix's collaborative spirit and highlights our region as a premier destination for cutting-edge innovation."

CarbonCapture was represented by Gary Horwitz of JLL along with Jonathan Keyser and Ryan Steele of Keyser. The building owner Eisenberg Company was represented by Steve Larsen, Bill Honsaker, and Jason Moore of JLL.