Climate Vault Solutions Selects Cowboy Clean Fuels for Carbon Removal Portfolio

Former Energy Secretary Moniz's panel opens institutional CDR market to Cowboy Clean Fuels' permanent carbon storage and clean energy system.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:56pm

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Climate Vault Solutions, a leading carbon removal procurement platform, has announced that Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF) has been selected to join its curated portfolio of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) suppliers. CCF's Triangle Unit project, located in Wyoming's Powder River Basin, is the first biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) project to meet the rigorous standards of the Climate Vault nonprofit's Technology Experts Chamber, making it one of only six projects approved across three Climate Vault Solutions procurement cycles.

Why it matters

This partnership provides corporate buyers and institutional investors a dedicated channel to access CCF's differentiated class of carbon removal credits through Climate Vault Solutions as the exclusive commercialization partner. CCF's patented BiCRS+RNG pathway delivers geologic-scale permanence, durable carbon storage, credibility, and commercial viability that few CDR solutions can match.

The details

Through this partnership, Climate Vault Solutions will be the exclusive commercialization partner for carbon removal credits from the Triangle Unit project, providing buyers access to this supply through its platform. The Triangle Unit project injects sugar beet molasses into deep coalbed methane formations, where natural microbial activity converts the feedstock into stored carbon dioxide and renewable natural gas (RNG), enabling both durable geologic storage and low-carbon energy production.

  • The Triangle Unit project is already operational, with credits expected to be delivered later this year.

The players

Climate Vault Solutions

A leading carbon removal procurement platform connecting institutional buyers with rigorously vetted CDR projects.

Cowboy Clean Fuels

An advanced climate-tech company delivering permanent carbon removal through its patented BiCRS process while producing carbon-negative renewable natural gas.

Ernest J. Moniz

Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and chair of the Climate Vault nonprofit's Technology Experts Chamber.

Kyle Kornack

CEO of Climate Vault Solutions.

Ryan Waddington

CEO of Cowboy Clean Fuels.

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What they’re saying

“Cowboy Clean Fuels' technology offers a promising new route to delivering durable carbon removal at meaningful scale. Their work reflects the science-driven innovation needed to meet global climate goals. The Climate Vault Tech Chamber is pleased to welcome them to the portfolio and to support their growth as they move toward commercial deployment.”

— Ernest J. Moniz, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy

“We are thrilled to welcome Cowboy Clean Fuels to the Climate Vault Solutions portfolio. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to ensuring our clients have access to the reliable, verifiable carbon removal they need to meet their climate goals with confidence. Cowboy Clean Fuels exemplifies exactly the kind of innovative, rigorously validated project we set out to find.”

— Kyle Kornack, CEO of Climate Vault Solutions

“Earning a place in the Climate Vault Solutions portfolio, and passing the rigorous review of the Tech Chamber, is a meaningful validation of the work our team has put into building a carbon removal platform that is both scientifically sound and commercially viable. This is just the beginning. Our goal is to demonstrate that BiCRS can deliver durable, verifiable removal at a scale that genuinely moves the needle — and this partnership puts us in front of the buyers and institutions that are ready to help make that happen.”

— Ryan Waddington, CEO of Cowboy Clean Fuels

What’s next

Corporate buyers, institutional investors, and climate-forward organizations interested in accessing carbon removal credits from Cowboy Clean Fuels' Triangle Unit project are encouraged to contact Climate Vault Solutions.

The takeaway

This partnership highlights the growing institutional demand for high-quality, scientifically validated carbon removal solutions that can deliver durable, verifiable results at scale. Cowboy Clean Fuels' innovative BiCRS technology, which combines permanent carbon storage with renewable natural gas production, represents a promising new pathway to meet this critical climate need.