Microsoft and AtmosClear Finalize Deal for World's Largest Carbon Removal Project in Louisiana

The $800 million initiative will capture 6.75 million metric tons of CO2 over 15 years, advancing Microsoft's carbon-negative goal by 2030.

Microsoft and AtmosClear have signed a contract to remove 6.75 million metric tons of CO2 over 15 years, marking the largest permanent carbon removal project to date.
The project, located at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, will use sustainable feedstocks like sugarcane bagasse and forest trimmings to generate clean energy while capturing biogenic CO2.
Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with commercial operations expected to start in 2029.
The $800 million investment is projected to create 75 permanent jobs, 600 construction jobs, and revive local forestry management employment in Louisiana.
The initiative aligns with Microsoft's goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030 but faces potential challenges from changing federal incentives, including the 45Q tax credit.