# Caterpillar acquires carbon capture technology company CarbonPoint Solutions

Caterpillar announced the acquisition of Rhode Island-based CarbonPoint Solutions, a developer of carbon capture technology for engines and turbines.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-09-13
- Where: Rhode Island, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: carbon capture technology
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md) (acquirer)
- [CarbonPoint Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/57677.md) (target)

## Sources

- [esgtoday.com](https://www.esgtoday.com/caterpillar-acquires-carbon-capture-tech-company-carbonpoint/), 2021-09-13: "Combining CarbonPoint Solutions’ patented technology with Caterpillar Oil & Gas solutions enables us to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions while helping our customers meet their climate-related objectives."

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