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.

Drax Group and Pathway Energy LLC have agreed to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Drax will supply Pathway’s SAF plant with over 1 million tons of sustainable biomass pellets yearly, as part of the deal. Drax is also exploring an investment in the project, reportedly with a $10 million convertible loan note.

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This partnership highlights how much the demand for SAF is growing, as it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to regular jet fuel. According to IATA, SAF will help reduce 65% of the emissions the aviation industry needs to reach net zero by 2050. Once operational, the facility will produce 30 million gallons of carbon-negative SAF each year.

Pathway plans to begin Front End Engineering Design soon, with construction of the $2 billion plant scheduled for early 2026. The facility will begin commercial production of SAF by 2029

Drax and Pathway focus on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), essential for carbon removal and renewable energy. Pathway plans to integrate a BECCS system at Port Arthur, removing 1.9 million tons of CO2 annually and powering the SAF plant.

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Future Collaboration

The agreement also lays the groundwork for Drax to potentially supply biomass to two additional Pathway projects. These future facilities could require up to 2 million tons of sustainable pellets annually through the 2030s.

Will Gardiner, CEO of Drax Group, said, “This landmark deal has the potential to be the biggest third-party supply arrangement Drax’s pellet business has made. Demand for sustainable biomass is accelerating, with international businesses seeking long-term fuel supplies for a range of projects globally – including sustainable aviation fuel and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage.”

The Drax-Pathway collaboration advances SAF and BECCS technologies, aiming to reduce aviation emissions and contribute to global climate goals.