Frontier Carbon Solutions announced that it has launched its Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (SCS Hub). The project aims to reduce industrial carbon emissions across the US Midwest and Mountain West regions.

The SCS Hub will manage the secure transportation and permanent storage of over 400,000 metric tons of captured CO2 annually.

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Rail Infrastructure for Efficient CO2 Transportation

The SCS Hub will use Union Pacific’s established rail infrastructure to transport liquefied CO₂ emissions. This CO₂ will be stored permanently in Wyoming’s Nugget Formation. The project will use insulated railcars to safely move CO₂, eliminating the need for new pipeline systems.

Frontier intends to make industrial decarbonization scalable and cost effective by capitalizing on existing transportation assets.

Steven Lowenthal, co-CEO of Frontier Carbon Solutions, expressed the project’s importance in scaling carbon capture and sequestration systems. He also mentioned that the project reduces emissions and creates high quality, engineered carbon removal credits for the voluntary carbon market.

Lowenthal said that the SCS Hub demonstrates Frontier’s commitment to innovative, high impact solutions for the carbon capture sector.

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Innovative Technology to Achieve Verified Sequestration

The SCS Hub will deploy advanced liquefaction technology to capture CO₂ without the use of chemical solvents. This technology ensures the captured CO₂ remains highly pure, ready for permanent storage. The CO₂ will be injected into the Nugget Formation in Wyoming, where over 99% of the CO₂ is expected to remain securely sequestered for over 1,000 years, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

An initial life-cycle analysis conducted by EcoEngineers estimates that the SCS Hub could achieve up to 85% efficiency in carbon removal. This supports the generation of a significant volume of CDR credits starting in 2026.

Sustainability and Community Impact

The SCS Hub is designed to benefit both the environment and local communities. The project will contribute to regional sustainability by supporting workforce development, medical resources, and wildlife conservation.

Additionally, the use of rail transport, as noted by Union Pacific President Beth Whited, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% compared to truck transportation.

Frontier’s SCS Hub

Frontier is currently registering the SCS Hub in the voluntary carbon market, ensuring the project meets rigorous verification standards. Organizations interested in purchasing CDRs can submit a request through the project’s website or visit frontierccus.com for more information.

The SCS Hub presents a scalable and timely solution for industrial decarbonization, leveraging both innovative technology and established infrastructure. Frontier Carbon Solutions is paving the way for cleaner industries and a more sustainable future by offering forward offtake agreements for carbon removal credits.

The United Kingdom’s first large scale carbon capture projects have received the green light. BP, along with Equinor and Total reaching a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the two projects.

Known as The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), the two projects will proceed to the execution phase. The green signal comes after selecting nine contractors in March 2024.

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Execution Phase Details

Construction for the two projects will begin in 2025. Operations for the projects is expected to commence in 2028. NEP will transport and store CO2 from the East Coast Cluster. The offshore pipeline network spanning 145 kilometers will help transport nearly 4 million tonnes of CO2.

NZT Power, a joint venture similar to NEP, will capture two million tonnes of CO2 annually. With a capacity of 860 megawatts, NZT Power might generate over 3,000 construction jobs and 1,000 operational positions.

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Support for Transition

BP’s senior vice president of hydrogen and CCS, Felipe Arbelaez, emphasized the collaboration between public and private sectors to deliver low carbon energy projects. He stressed these projects’ importance and value for the region, partners, and customers.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband lauded the announcement. He referred to it as a new era for clean energy in Britain. He highlighted that the projects would enhance multiple aspects. The aspects cover energy security and job creation along with supporting the UK’s aim of becoming a clean energy superpower

UK’s Carbon Capture Goals

The CCS projects are part of the UK government’s broader investment plan involving $28 billion. The plan involves the development of two carbon capture clusters over the next 25 years. The East Coast Cluster is the first, with HyNet Liverpool Bay expected to follow soon. The UK aims to store nearly 20 to 30 million tonnes of CO2 annually until the end of the decade.