Talal Hasan

Talal Hasan is the Founder and CEO of 44.01, a technology start-up that has taken on the challenge of climate change by working to turn CO2 into rock. The company's goal is to accelerate the natural process of carbon mineralization, a process that seeks to remove CO2 permanently and at a large scale. Operating primarily in Oman and the UAE, Hasan's vision is to expand the company's operations to an international scale. The company's innovative approach to carbon capture has not gone unnoticed, earning 44.01 the Earthshot Prize and an Elon Musk Institute XPrize in 2022.

The technology implemented by 44.01 utilizes peridotite, a naturally occurring rock found on every continent, to mineralize CO2. By leveraging this abundant resource, Hasan's company is able to work towards their mission of CO2 reduction on a global scale. The company's technology enhances the natural reaction between peridotite and CO2, allowing for the removal of CO2 in less than 12 months. This swift process is a significant advantage in the urgent push to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change.

What sets Hasan's 44.01 apart from other carbon capture methods is the permanence of its process. By turning CO2 into rock, the company ensures the captured carbon can never be released back into the atmosphere. This long-term solution to carbon sequestration distinguishes Hasan and 44.01 as leaders in the field and demonstrates a commitment to sustainable and lasting environmental solutions.