Carbon Capture's Valuation Surge Outpaces Verification Mechanisms

As carbon capture markets project 21% annual growth to $17.37B by 2031, a familiar pattern emerges: corporate efficiency claims precede verified results. Equatic's $11.6M Series A and Mission Zero's claimed 60% cost reduction arrive alongside UAE research touting 30% energy savings from amine solvents. Meanwhile, regulatory frameworks diverge across jurisdictions while historical data reveals a 90% failure rate for CCS power projects—a disconnect between market enthusiasm and operational track records.