Prometheus Fuels claims its direct air capture costs under $50 per ton—80% below industry averages—making carbon-neutral fuels competitive without subsidies. The validation comes from Ramboll, an engineering firm, not independent financial auditing. With investors including potential customers Maersk and BMW, and economics based on a 200-ton demonstration facility still under construction, the claims warrant scrutiny before reshaping DAC investment assumptions.
Prometheus Claims $50 DAC Breakthrough Threatens Industry Economics
Prometheus Fuels claims its direct air capture costs under $50 per ton—80% below industry averages—making carbon-neutral fuels competitive without subsidies. The validation comes from Ramboll, an engineering firm, not independent financial auditing. With investors including potential customers Maersk and BMW, and economics based on a 200-ton demonstration facility still under construction, the claims warrant scrutiny before reshaping DAC investment assumptions.