Frontier And Wild Assets Sign Carbon Credit Deal

In a significant move for the voluntary carbon market and the global effort to fight climate change, Frontier Infrastructure Holdings has made a strategic agreement with Wild Assets to supply up to 120,000 tonnes of high-permanence Carbon Removal Certificates (CORCs). These credits represent real and verified removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and will be generated using bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology, which is one of the most effective and scalable tools for carbon removal.

Frontier Infrastructure Holdings is a leading low-carbon infrastructure developer operating in Texas and the Mountain West. It has partnered with Wild Assets, a global asset manager focused on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) investments. Under the agreement, the CORCs will be issued based on the capture of biogenic CO₂, which comes from organic sources like plants, emitted during ethanol production. This CO₂ will be transported by rail and stored permanently in geological formations at the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub in Wyoming.

The project is notable for its innovative use of rail logistics to transport captured CO₂ from ethanol refineries directly to storage sites. This method helps the project sidestep common permitting and infrastructure challenges usually linked to long-distance pipeline development. Instead of building new pipelines, which often face regulatory delays and public opposition, Frontier’s model makes use of existing rail networks. This offers scalability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility.

“This agreement confirms our strategy to lead in CO₂-by-rail logistics and invest in the infrastructure needed for lasting carbon storage,” said Steven Lowenthal, Co-CEO of Frontier Infrastructure Holdings. He stressed how vital logistics innovation is for enabling large-scale carbon storage solutions, especially as global demand for verified carbon removal keeps growing.

Frontier’s CO₂-by-rail model was developed in collaboration with a major railroad operator, ensuring reliable and safe transportation of captured emissions from various refineries to central storage hubs. By separating the location of CO₂ capture from storage sites, the company can access a broader range of emission sources and connect them efficiently to permanent geological reservoirs. This accelerates deployment timelines and lowers barriers for future projects.

All CORCs generated through this agreement will be retired via the Puro Registry, the official platform of Puro.earth. Puro.earth is among the leading standards bodies for engineered carbon removal, recognized for its strict verification methods and focus on lasting, high-integrity removal solutions. Retirement of credits on the Puro Registry ensures that the carbon removal is both permanent and meets Puro’s strict environmental standards.

Matan Rudis, Partner at Wild Assets, said, “Our trust in Frontier’s CDR projects comes from their careful engineering, innovative design, commitment to Puro.earth’s high standards, and their strategic role in the energy value chain, where BECCS enables real decarbonization.” He highlighted that Frontier’s approach matches Wild Assets’ goal of supporting innovative carbon removal solutions that uphold the highest standards for durability, traceability, and climate impact.

The agreement between Frontier and Wild Assets is more than just a business deal; it represents a milestone in the development of the voluntary carbon market. As stakeholders worldwide look for credible and permanent ways to meet net-zero targets, BECCS has emerged as a promising technology. It not only removes CO₂ from the atmosphere but also stores it securely for centuries or longer, making it a key part of any climate solution portfolio.

Frontier’s project shows how collaboration among infrastructure developers, financiers, and registry platforms can create scalable pathways for significant climate action. By combining technological innovation, logistics expertise, and high-integrity standards, this partnership sets a model for future carbon removal initiatives.

The 120,000 tonnes of CORCs secured through this agreement will significantly contribute to global decarbonization goals and offer a replicable model for other developers and asset managers in the field. As climate action moves from ambition to execution, investments in lasting carbon removal, especially through technologies like BECCS, will be crucial in limiting global warming and achieving long-term climate stability.

The agreement also indicates growing investor interest in infrastructure-based carbon solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically sound. With projects like Frontier’s leading the charge, the voluntary carbon market is entering a new phase defined by scale, permanence, and integrity — all essential for a sustainable, net-zero future.