Planetary Update: Summer 2025 Edition
It’s been a busy few months since our last update, and Halifax has been buzzing. Here’s a roundup of what’s been happening with a spotlight on progress, people, and pivotal moments from Tufts Cove to the global stage.
Science & MRV
- Verified Credit Milestone: Isometric has issued 625.6 tonnes of verified CDR from our Tufts Cove 2024 operations. This is a monumental achievement. Huge congrats to everyone who helped get us here!
- Next-Level MRV in Action: With Dalhousie University’s mooring setup just 700m from Tufts Cove producing informative data, we’re now actively collaborating on ways to track CDR signals beyond the immediate site.
- Global Leadership: Our joint work with Dalhousie University was featured at two major international scientific convenings in Washington DC and Liége, further highlighting Planetary’s leadership in science and MRV.
Operations & Engineering
- Team Growth:
- Hired five new Site Operators: Anas, Rebecca, Myles, Michael and Kevan.
- Brought Rebecca onto our Commercial Team.
- Welcomed Alex as our new Operations Manager.
- Mack has moved to our Product team.
- Hiring Now:
- Software Developer
- Community Relations Manager (Halifax)
- Safety First: Site safety has continued to be a top priority. The team is rolling out:
- Updated training for new and existing operators
- Revised site safety and operating procedures
- System Upgrades To Come: Engineering is coordinating major upgrades at Tufts Cove, including:
- Upgrading from a pilot to a more permanent system
- Streamlining bulk bag handling and dosing systems
- Expanding capacity for 24/7 dosing operations
Community & Engagement
- Partnerships & Public Engagement:
- Welcomed visitors from CMM and PROBUS
- Presented at the CEPI meeting
- Showcased our approach to community in a new Community Engagement video
- Officially announced our PAIR Commitment, reinforcing our dedication to Indigenous partnership and accountability
- Permit Renewal: We’ve submitted an extension of our trial permit renewal for another two years of R&D at Tufts Cove, and are actively engaging DFO for feedback on our monitoring program.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and continues to support Planetary’s work with such passion and precision. Until next time!
