1PointFive - Large-Scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) & CO₂ Sequestration Infrastructure

Ector County, Texas · King Ranch, Kleberg County, South Texas (United States) · 2022 · 1PointFive — U.S. carbon-removal and climate-solutions company (Occidental / Oxy subsidiary).

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One of the world's first commercial-scale DAC hubs removing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere.

Extended description

Global decarbonization pathways show that even with rapid emissions reductions, the world will need billions of tons of durable carbon removal by mid-century to counterbalance residual emissions. Direct Air Capture (DAC) is one of the few technologies capable of removing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere with measurable, verifiable permanence. 1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), is one of the first companies to deploy DAC at commercial, industrial scale.

Their flagship project, STRATOS, located in Texas, is designed to capture up to 500,000 tons of CO₂ per year, with future expansion targeting multi-million-ton capacity. The system uses large modular contactors that pull ambient air through chemical sorbents. These sorbents bind CO₂, which is then released through heat or pressure changes, producing a pure CO₂ stream. The captured CO₂ is either permanently sequestered in deep geological formations or used to create low-carbon fuels, materials, and products.

The plant is powered by a mix of natural gas and solar power (a 145 MW solar farm operated by Origis Energy supplies part of the energy). Modularization allows rapid scaling: additional DAC units can be added to increase capacity without redesigning the entire facility. 1PointFive also develops monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems to ensure transparency and compliance with emerging carbon-removal standards.

Operationally, 1PointFive partners with corporations seeking high-quality carbon-removal credits, governments supporting climate-tech deployment, and industrial clusters that can integrate DAC with renewable energy and CO₂ storage infrastructure. The company is also part of the U.S. Department of Energy's DAC Hub program, which aims to accelerate large-scale carbon-removal deployment.

Systemically, 1PointFive demonstrates how DAC can evolve from pilot projects to infrastructure-scale climate solutions. By combining capture technology, geological storage, and commercial offtake agreements, the company is helping build the early market for durable carbon removal — an essential component of global net-zero strategies.

Demonstrated metrics

Up to 500,000 tons of CO₂/year capture capacity at STRATOS (Phase 1).

Millions of tons/year targeted through future DAC hubs.

Durable geological storage.

High-quality carbon-removal credits purchased by global corporations.

Modular DAC units enabling rapid scaling.

MRV frameworks aligned with emerging carbon-removal standards.

Real impact

1PointFive is accelerating the transition from small DAC pilots to commercial-scale carbon-removal infrastructure. Its projects provide verifiable, durable CO₂ removal for companies with net-zero commitments, helping address emissions that cannot be eliminated through efficiency or renewable energy. The deployment of STRATOS and future DAC hubs strengthens regional clean-energy ecosystems, supports job creation, and positions the U.S. as a leader in carbon-removal technology. The company's work also shapes global standards for MRV and long-term CO₂ storage. The aviation industry is using their carbon credits, since DAC CDR credits are a durable, high-quality solution that complements SAF and other operational efficiencies. While SAF reduces emissions at the source, DAC captures CO2 directly from the air to address residual emissions. Together, these solutions provide a more complete path to decarbonizing flights, helping aviation meet regulatory commitments and emissions targets.

Implementation location & date

Headquartered in the United States. First large-scale DAC plant, STRATOS, in Ector County, Texas (construction began 2022; startup targeted for 2026). South Texas DAC Hub (King Ranch, Kleberg County) awarded U.S. DOE funding. Additional hubs planned across North America and the Middle East through 2030.

Sources

Verified sources:

STRATOS / Ector County facility: https://www.1pointfive.com/projects/ector-county-tx

South Texas DAC Hub — DOE funding: https://www.oxy.com/news/news-releases/1pointfives-south-texas-direct-air-capture-hub-awarded-u.s.-department-of-energy-funding

Carbon removal overview: https://www.1pointfive.com/carbon-removal

Microsoft 500,000 t CDR agreement: https://www.oxy.com/news/news-releases/1pointfive-announces-agreement-to-sell-500000-metric-tons-of-direct-air-capture-carbon-removal-credits-to-microsoft/