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The Carbon Removers, formerly known as Carbon Capture Scotland, is a Scottish company specializing in engineered biogenic CO2 removal, co-founded by brothers Richard and Ed Nimmons. Headquartered in Scotland, the company evolved from dry ice production to active leader in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Europe.

Background

The Carbon Removers founded in 2012 as Dry Ice Scotland (CCS) in Perthshire, specialized in dry ice production by capturing CO2 emissions. The company was founded by brothers Richard and Ed Nimmons. Richard Nimmons has served as the CEO, while Ed Nimmons serves CTO role. In 2021, Dry Ice Scotland, funded by Nash Business Capital, developed a new production site and relocated to Dumfries.

In 2022, the company expanded its focus to carbon capture and removal, rebranding as Carbon Capture Scotland. The company started capturing biogenic CO2 from various sources, for either repurposing it or storing it underground. The company operates one of the UK’s largest dry ice production facilities and it has launched major projects like Project Nexus which aims to remove 1 million tons of CO2 in atmosphere annually by 2030.

In 2024, the Carbon Capture Scotland was renamed again as the Carbon Removers, “Whilst we have deep roots in Scotland, we are currently expanding overseas and wanted a name that reflected that international dimension as well as our focus on carbon removal.” Co-founder and CTO Ed Nimmons posted.

Projects

Dry Ice Production

The company operates one of the UK’s largest dry ice manufacturing facilities in Dumfries & Galloway. Producing over 10,000 tons of dry ice annually, the Carbon Removers serves industries like pharmaceuticals, food storage, and cleaning. The company focuses on utilizing renewable CO2 sources to address the UK’s CO2 supply challenges.

Project Nexus

The Carbon Removers is the initiator of Project Nexus, a UK-wide Carbon capture, utilization, and storage project targeting the removal of 1 million tons of CO2 in atmosphere annually by 2030. The £120 million project, backed by Steyn Group, focuses on capturing biogenic CO2 emissions from whisky fermentation and agricultural processes. As part of Project Nexus, the Carbon Removers collaborates with Whyte & Mackay, one of the leading whisky manufacturers in Scotland, to capture CO2 from the whisky fermentation process at the Invergordon distillery. This CO2 is repurposed for industrial applications, such as beverage carbonation, or sequestered underground.

Activities

In 2021, the Carbon Capture Scotland constructed one of the UK's largest carbon capture sites, where CO2 used to produce dry ice for the pharmaceutical and food sectors.

In 2023, the Carbon Capture Scotland announced a partnership with Glasgow-based Whyte & Mackay to remove carbon and capture biogenic CO2 from its distilleries.

In 2024, the Carbon Removers secured agreement with the Danish government for permanent removal and storage of biogenic CO2 in the country, opening company's expansion into Scandinavia.

In 2024, the Carbon Removers partnered with the European Union’s Greensand Future project to sequester 50,000 tons of CO2 annually in a depleted North Sea oil field. In the same year, the Carbon Removers has signed a multi-year carbon credit offtake agreement with British Airways.

Recognitions

• 2023: Richard and Ed Nimmons listed among IoD Scotland Director of the Year in Sustainability.

References

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