Designed as an investigation and field mission, the mission 1 pursues a holistic approach to CO₂ capture, analyzing both natural ecosystem-based solutions and cutting-edge industrial technologies.
To understand how these complementary levers, when combined at scale, can contribute to a credible and realistic pathway toward carbon neutrality by 2050, our mission is built around four core objectives.
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Mission 1
The 4 main objectives of Mission 1: Carbon Capture
EXPLORE
EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF CARBON CAPTURE SOLUTIONS
From the role of natural ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, soils and oceans as carbon sinks, to industrial innovations such as Direct Air Capture (DAC), source capture, microalgae and mineralization, Mission 1 covers the full spectrum of existing and emerging CO₂ capture technologies.
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT THE CO₂ STORAGE AND VALORIZATION PATHWAYS
Capturing carbon is only half the equation, what we do with it matters just as much. Once captured, what happens to CO₂? The mission investigates CO₂ storage and utilization pathways, from geological and underwater storage to industrial uses (low-carbon concrete, e-fuels).
CREATE BRIDGES
CREATE BRIDGES BETWEEN SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND TERRITORIES
From the lab to the field, testing what works in the real world. Through scientific meetings, visits to pilot projects and partner stopovers, the crew confronts technological promises with operational realities on the ground. The goal is to evaluate the maturity, scalability and economic viability of each solution, and to connect the people building them.
SHARE KNOWLEDGE
SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND FUEL THE PUBLIC DEBATE
Every stopover generates content, films, documentaries and immersive experiences designed to make complex science accessible. By translating field findings into engaging formats, Mission 1 aims to inform citizens, decision-makers and businesses about the real role carbon capture can play in a credible decarbonization trajectory and fuel public debate.
2025-2026 : A journey across Europe & the North Atlantic
A mission carried out by EO1
Between 2025 and 2027, EO1, Energy Observer's first laboratory vessel, will ensure the operational continuity of the expedition in Europe, while enabling the crew to remain in close proximity to the EO3 construction site.
