GE may soon be able to permanently sequester carbon dioxide or use the gas to create sustainable aircraft fuel, according to E&E News鈥� (subscription).

What鈥檚 going on: Earlier this week, the 130-year-old manufacturer successfully lab-tested its first direct air capture prototype unit for carbon dioxide removal.

• 鈥淲e want to be able to create decarbonization pathways so that it鈥檚 not just renewables and nuclear that have a limited carbon footprint, but also the gas turbines that we have, as well,鈥� GE Research Carbon Capture Technology Leader David Moore told the publication.
• The successful demonstration comes less than three years after the launch of the company鈥檚 carbon capture team.

Why it鈥檚 important: GE, which has deep expertise 鈥渕oving air, developing molecules and managing heat,鈥� is well-poised to become a leader in direct air capture, paving the way for decarbonization on a larger scale.

What鈥檚 next: GE plans to build a pilot facility capable of permanent carbon dioxide sequestration or enabling the use of the compound in sustainable aviation fuel.

• In the works for 2024 is a rebranding of the company鈥檚 power division鈥攊ncluding its carbon-management work鈥攁s a new company, GE Vernova.