What is the total amount of funding pledged by Frontier for carbon removal, and how much is the new injection?

Frontier has pledged a total of $1.8 billion for carbon removal, with a new injection of $915 million announced in this update.

Which carbon removal technologies will the newly announced funding target, and what is Frontier's stated goal for their scale?

The new funding will target ocean alkalinity enhancement, biomass-based removal, enhanced rock weathering, and direct air capture; Frontier stated these technologies could collectively reach gigaton scale, though each carries distinct cost and technology risks.

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

Jun 17, 2026

Backed by Big Tech, the Frontier coalition increased its carbon removal funding pledge by $915 million to $1.8 billion, adding Anthropic as a participant. Funds will target technologies like direct air capture and enhanced rock weathering via long-term off-take contracts.

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2026-06-17

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

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