Listen "Vaulted Deep: Revolutionizing Waste Management and Carbon Sequestration"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Omar Abou-Sayed, founder and executive chairman of Vaulted Deep. Omar shares the innovative approach his companies are taking to utilize geologic sequestration technology for environmental purposes, including the sequestration of waste deep underground. Discover how this technology, originally developed to manage oilfield waste, is now at the forefront of carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability.Key Points Discussed:Innovative Technology Explained:Discussion on the origins and technical aspects of the geologic sequestration technology developed by Omar's father.How this technology is used to sequester waste deep underground, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional waste disposal methods.Applications and Environmental Impact:Vaulted Deep's role in transforming waste management through technology that allows for the safe, deep underground sequestration of both oil and gas waste and organic waste.Benefits of this technology include permanent waste sequestration, reduced surface footprint, and protection of groundwater resources.Business Model and Market Evolution:Insights into the current market for carbon credits and how it has evolved to support the deployment of carbon sequestration technologies.The business model focusing on generating carbon credits through the sequestration of carbon in organic waste.Challenges in Clean Tech:Omar discusses the challenges faced when bringing new technologies to market, including funding gaps and the necessity of achieving product-market fit.The importance of support from a consortium of buyers and the impact of regulatory changes on technology deployment.Vision for Energy Transition:Omar’s perspective on the future of energy and the role of innovative technologies in achieving a sustainable and environmentally friendly transition.Discussion on the broader implications of these technologies in addressing global climate change.Entrepreneurial Insights and Personal Journey:Omar shares his personal journey in the clean tech industry, reflecting on past experiences and his vision for future contributions to environmental sustainability.Insights into the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities in transforming established technologies for new environmental applications.Find us here👇🏼https://digitalwildcatters.com/https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters
Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io
More episodes of the podcast Energy Tech Startups
Thomas Chepucavage from Zenthos Energy
30/09/2025
Sandy Guitar from TEX-E
16/09/2025
Emily Avagliano from Resollant Inc.
02/09/2025
Aaron Fitzgerald from Mars Materials
21/08/2025
Rekha Patel from Xrathus, Inc.
05/08/2025
Bryton Praslicka from FluxWorks
24/06/2025
Elementium Materials on Energy Tech Startups
10/06/2025
How Cactus is Revolutionizing Biomass Energy
27/05/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.