Two IPs in a Pod Podcast: Revolutionizing Carbon Capture with Ray Naughton
NEG8 Carbon’s Managing Director, Ray Naughton, joined Lee Davies and Gwilym Roberts from CIPA’s Two IPs in a Pod podcast for an enlightening conversation where they looked deeper into NEG8’s pioneering developments in the world of carbon capture technology.
Ray unpacked Direct Air Capture (DAC) and why it’s a and much needed technology in the pursuit of net-zero. He also told the NEG8 Carbon story, from a research project at Trinity College Dublin to being nominated for the 2025 Earthshot Prize.
This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of technology, personal impact, and the quest for a sustainable future.
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Podcast Summary
NEG8’s technology focuses on efficiently capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere using advanced sorbent materials and processes that minimise energy consumption. With the first large-scale deployment planned for Canada with Deep Sky, NEG8 Carbon aims to scale its technology globally, particularly in regions with low energy costs and suitable geological conditions for carbon storage.
Furthermore, Ray explains the importance of patent protection in securing investment and maintaining a competitive edge in the emerging carbon capture sector. Additionally, the Earthshot Prize nomination has provided valuable recognition and visibility for the company.
NEG8 Carbon envisions a future where the company licenses its core technology to large-scale developers rather than manufacturing entire systems itself, with the long-term goal being to drive meaningful climate action by making carbon capture cost-effective and scalable.
The podcast episode closes with a lighthearted reflection on personal legacies, with Ray emphasising his belief in science’s ability to combat climate change, and the hope that NEG8 Carbon will contribute to a significant reduction in atmospheric CO₂, leaving a lasting impact on global efforts to mitigate climate change.
For more:
- Have you Considered the Time Value of Carbon Credits?
- NEG8 Carbon’s Direct Air Capture Technology: Capturing CO2 to Reach Net-Zero