More than 40,000 gigatons of carbon dioxide are dissolved in the sea compared with 750 gigatons in the atmosphere and 1,580 gigatons on land. In addition to the natural dissolution of CO2 in the sea, it is often forgotten that the marine environment also supports plant life; which, as with tree photosynthesis; contributes to the capture and sequestration of CO2. Furthermore, the oceans represent an unlimited source of wave and current energy that can be harnessed and converted into electrical energy without the production of GHGs. The oceans  can also be used to sequester CO2 in a number of different ways including storage in liquefied form under pressure on the sea-bed and pumping it directly into the water to encourage the production of marine biomass with a consequent increase in photosynthetic capability.

‘The oceans cover 70% of the planet and their large surface area plays a major role in the natural sequestration of CO2’

C-Questor’s approach to marine sequestration is an integrated three stage strategy known as Marico One , Marico2  and Marico Three. The first stage involves the production of carbon free renewable energy using C-Dragon technology which amongst other things is designed to supply energy to provide power for Marico2 and Marico Three. The second stage is the utilisation of wave powered bio-reactors to produce biomass in the form of marine micro- algae or phytoplankton and macro-algae or seaweed. Phytoplankton can be grown in bio-reactors using continuous fermentation of marine plant cell suspension cultures in a similar manner to C-Questor’s automated production strategy for trees.

Wave Power - Whats in it for us?
Across vast areas of the Earth’s oceans, waves are in near constant motion. Waves carry denser and more constant power than wind, and can more easily be exploited in deep water than wind turbines. Our operations will be distant from shore, and will require a constant power supply. Using wave power, we can achieve this with only a modest amount of energy storage / back up power generation. Finally, wave devices generate high torque at sea level, offering the possibility of directly driving compressors.

‘Understanding the extensive power of the world’s oceans can be part of the solution to our energy problems.  C-Questor is focused on delivering wave energy technology as a global commercial opportunity.’

Why so far out?
Many of the world’s near shore areas are already heavily exploited, and are subject to substantial planning and other restrictions. Our operations intend to use the power we generate directly at the site of the operation. We have no need to bring power to shore, and therefore our operations will see greatest benefit from the more constant waves and lack of restrictions applying in international waters. As a further benefit, we are well away from sensitive near shore environments such as Corals, Sea grasses, and mangroves, so enhancing our sustainability.

C-Questor intends to begin the process of taking farming into the deep oceans, enhancing carbon capture, opening up new food resources to feed the world’s growing population, and offering the possibility of large scale carbon neutral bio-fuels from floating algal bio-reactors. Power will be used producing bio-fuels, in the running of bio-reactors, and in the associated deep water fish farms. C-Questor has use of commercially confidential technology for containing farmed fish while excluding most predators.

Our products and target markets?
Using wave power, algal bio-reactors, and fish farms, we intend to capture significant amounts of carbon as well as producing a wide range of high value food colourings, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. Other products will include edible seaweed, fish, animal feed, soil improvers, fertiliser, and a wide range of bio-fuels. Our main target markets are the food industry, agriculture, ship refuelling, the carbon derivatives market, and our own projects in forestry restoration and desertified land remediation.