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Montana Technologies Announces Memorandum of Understanding with Clairity Technology to Deploy AirJoule® in Support of Direct Air Capture Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects
RONAN, Mont., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montana Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (“Montana Technologies” or the “Company”), the developer of the transformational AirJoule® technology for atmospheric water generation, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Clairity Technology (“Clairity”) to deploy AirJoule® units in support of Clairity’s direct air capture (“DAC”) carbon dioxide removal operations.
Montana Technologies and Clairity agreed to explore ways that AirJoule® can enhance the performance of Clairity’s DAC reactor. The proprietary process developed by Clairity captures carbon dioxide (“CO2”) molecules in the air, while AirJoule®’s advanced dehumidification technology can be used to regulate humidity and ensure optimal operations of the DAC reactors across a wide range of operating conditions.
“I am delighted to embark on this project with the Clairity team,” said Matt Jore, CEO of Montana Technologies. “The deployment of AirJoule® to manage humidity in a carbon dioxide removal process demonstrates yet another innovative application of our transformational technology for water harvesting.”
Bryan Barton, Chief Commercialization Officer of Montana Technologies, added, “Clairity’s vision of advancing cost-effective carbon dioxide removal through direct air capture aligns with our strategy of deploying AirJoule® in support of projects that can have a meaningful impact on mitigating climate change.”
Clairity’s innovative DAC process, which utilizes an alkali carbonate sorbent coated on a ceramic honeycomb substrate to captures CO2 molecules in the air, produces a mixed stream of CO2 and air. Clairity expects this process to require far less upfront capital than conventional DAC systems while still removing significant amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. The CO2 stream can be sequestered into concrete, injected underground, turned into rocks, or utilized in products such as sustainable aviation fuel.
In February 2024, Clairity announced a $6.75 million seed round led by Lowercarbon Capital and Initialized Capital, which it has used to develop its first commercial pilot project. Clairity expects to deploy its first reactor capable of removing 100 metric tons of CO2 per year by the end of 2024 in the southwestern United States, with additional reactor modules deployed in 2025 to increase the CO2 removal capacity to 2,500 metric tons per year.
Glen Meyerowitz, Founder and CEO of Clairity, said, “Our groundbreaking approach to direct air capture of CO2 has the potential to advance this critical tool for addressing climate change by making it more cost effective to deploy at scale. With Montana Technologies’ participation in this endeavor through the deployment of AirJoule® alongside our reactors, we are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.”
About Montana Technologies Corporation
Montana Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is the developer of AirJoule®, an atmospheric thermal energy and water harvesting technology that provides efficient and sustainable air dehumidification and pure water from air. Designed to reduce energy consumption and generate material cost efficiencies, AirJoule® is being commercialized through a joint venture with GE Vernova and through partnerships with Carrier Global Corporation and BASF. For more information, visit www.mt.energy.
About Clairity Technology
Clairity Technology is a leading developer of novel technology for carbon dioxide removal of atmospheric CO2. Clairity’s process leverages readily available sorbents and simple process design to create systems that are low-cost and inherently scalable. This technology has been validated at the pilot scale and will be commercialized and scaled to enable the removal and durable storage of millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. For more information, visit www.clairitytech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts
Montana Technologies Corporation
Tom Divine – Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance
investors@mt.energy
Clairity Technology
Glen Meyerowitz – Founder and CEO
media@clairitytech.com
HELENA — For nearly three decades, Missoula-based immigration attorney Randall Caudle has helped clients navigate the often-complicated path to legal residency and citizenship in the United States. Caudle, who runs River Mountain Immigration, sat down with MTN’s Jessica Nelson to shed light on the process, especially for Mexican nationals, and to offer insight into how immigration enforcement and policy play out in rural states like Montana.
(Watch MTN’s full interview with lawyer Randall Caudle)
Montana immigration lawyer discusses U.S. immigration process and answers questions
Caudle says the path to citizenship is rarely straightforward. “There is no legal pathway for 95% of immigrants that want to come here,” he said. “It’s not like back during the Ellis Island days when people could just get on a boat and show up at Ellis Island and immigrate here.” He added that Montana’s immigration office is among the most efficient in the country. “Most cases are getting to interview there in like six months, maybe sometimes less, sometimes a little more, but they are quick. If you are in San Francisco, you are probably going to be waiting a year and a half.”
He noted delays and denials are often caused by incomplete documentation, misunderstandings about eligibility, and lengthy government backlogs. Caudle says financial costs can also be a hurdle, with fees starting at $2,200 just to apply for a green card.
He added if an individual has entered the U.S. illegally once before and been removed, they are subject to a 10-year ban. If they reenter unlawfully a second time, they face a permanent bar from legal status. “Realistically, if you are deported, you are probably never going to be able to get any legal status in the U.S.,” he said.
Caudle also pointed to lesser-known issues that can derail an application. “Minor criminal issues are problematic for immigration,” he said. “At the beginning of this year, the first bill that Trump signed was a bill making shoplifting basically a major issue, you know, preventing you from immigration benefits.”
“In Montana, I had to warn clients about smoking pot and hunting because even though smoking pot is legal in 36 states, it is still a federal crime and it still prevents you from getting any immigration benefits,” he said. “Hunting, you may get a ticket for a hunting violation and you just pay the ticket and think, ‘Oh, that’s no big deal.’ Well, it is a firearms violation, which is also majorly problematic for immigration purposes.”
Daytime highs of 100 degrees or more is now possible for dozens of counties in Montana on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dangerously hot temps along with low humidity and some wind make for uncertain fire conditions, too.
There are actually three concerns here for such hot daytime temperatures: health issues from overheating, pressure on fish and wildlife, and fire danger. (Check those Hoot Owl restrictions on rivers if you’re fishing!)
The forecast for the areas of concern is not the same – except for “it’s going to be hot”. We’ve got details broken down by region. Health concerns are at the top of the list with these weather advisories. Heat Stroke is an emergency, so take good care.
“There are a few stages of heat injury, and heatstroke is the most serious. It can happen if body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher.” (Mayo Clinic)
- Great Falls area: A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO 8 PM WEDNESDAY.
- WHAT…Temperatures of 95 to 100 are expected in the afternoon with overnight temperatures only dropping to the low 60s in the early morning hours.
- WHERE…Cascade County below 5000ft, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County.
- WHEN…From 1 PM Tuesday afternoon to 8 PM Wednesday.
- IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
- PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
- Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Miles City area: A HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY.
- WHAT…Temperatures up to 102 expected.
- WHERE…Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana.
- WHEN…From 9 AM to 9 PM Wednesday.
- IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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