Puro.earth Releases CCS+ Methodology and Opens DACCS Certification

Puro.earth has released its CCS+ methodology, making direct air capture and geological storage (DACCS) the first activity type eligible for certification under the framework. DACCS suppliers can now apply for certification through this methodology, with certified activities eligible to receive CCS+ CRC carbon credits.

The release establishes a defined certification route for DACCS within CCS+. By bringing multiple project frameworks together, the methodology aims to provide a more standardized process for carbon capture projects and support the development of the carbon removal market.

For DACCS suppliers, the most immediate implication is a new basis for preparing certification applications. A common framework could help make certification expectations clearer and give prospective credit buyers a more consistent basis for assessing certified activities. These benefits will depend on how the methodology is applied across projects.

The distinction between opening certification and increasing credit supply remains important. Suppliers can begin applying, but the launch alone does not establish how many projects will secure certification or how much credit volume will follow. It also does not demonstrate changes in project costs or buyer demand.

DACCS being the first activity type gives the framework a clear initial focus. Subsequent certification outcomes and any further expansion of its scope will help show whether CCS+ can translate a more standardized certification pathway into broader participation in the carbon removal market.