Bloom Energy and Chart Industries, Inc. announced a carbon capture partnership that will use natural gas and fuel cells to generate near zero-carbon, always-on power. In announcing this partnership, the companies aim to offer a solution to customers, like data centers and manufacturers, who are seeking power solutions that can be deployed rapidly without compromising reliability or emission goals.
BKV Corporation announced a strategic partnership with a leading diversified midstream energy company to develop a new carbon capture and sequestration facility at a currently operating natural gas plant in South Texas. This partnership underscores BKV’s commitment to reducing its emissions footprint through the development of profitable CCS assets and sets the stage for collaboration on future projects between the two companies.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source. The researchers say their solar-powered reactor could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemicals and pharmaceuticals products we rely on. It could also be used to generate fuel in remote or off-grid locations.
Canada Nickel Secures $3.4M Federal Contribution to Advance Groundbreaking Carbon Storage Technology
Canada Nickel Company Inc. announced that it has been selected for funding of $3.4 million from the Government of Canada to support the development of Canada Nickel’s proprietary In-Process Tailings Carbonation process at the pilot plant level.
Honeywell and AM Green signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the techno-economic feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol, green methanol from various carbon dioxide emission sources, and green hydrogen. This collaboration underscores the alignment of Honeywell’s portfolio to three compelling megatrends which includes the energy transition.
SLB Capturi is deploying its Mobile Test Unit to validate the carbon capture technology for this industry, aiming to derisk industrial-scale implementation. This ground-breaking pilot project will test the viability of building a full-scale plant capable of capturing approximately 145,000 tonnes of CO2 from the thermal treatment of around 180,000 tonnes of hazardous industrial waste annually.
Captura, a California-based carbon removal company, announced the start of operations at its latest pilot plant, capable of capturing 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.
Summit Carbon Solutions and Infinium, a leading electrofuels (eFuels) producer, have entered an arrangement for the supply of up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually at a proposed eFuels facility in North Dakota or South Dakota.
Save the Date: Hydrogen Technology Expo North America 2025
By Hydrogen Technology Expo North America
February 05, 2025
The Hydrogen Technology Expo North America is set to return bigger and better than ever, taking place at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas, on June 25-26, 2025. As the premier conference and exhibition dedicated to advanced technologies in the hydrogen sector, this event is a must-attend for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers looking to drive the hydrogen economy forward.
NeoCarbon, a leading developer of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, and Carbonaide, a pioneer in carbonization technology for the production of precast concrete, announced a partnership to efficiently capture CO2 from the atmosphere and permanently store it in concrete. This will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the building and construction sector. The aim is to deliver high quality carbon removal credits, with the first delivery expected in 2025.
Syensqo and Ardent Process Technologies announced the formalization of their strategic partnership, building upon more than two years of successful collaboration in advancing carbon capture and olefin-paraffin separation solutions.
A new design for an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that features onboard carbon capture technology for blue ammonia production has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The design comes from MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), in collaboration with Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO). ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.
EU Invests Over €1.2 Billion in Cross-Border Infrastructure
By The European Commission
February 05, 2025
The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy policy framework.
Shell Canada Limited and affiliates and Canadian Natural Resources Limited had agreed to a provision in the 2017 Athabasca Oil Sands Project transaction, where Shell will swap its remaining 10 per cent interest in the Albian mines in exchange for an additional 10 per cent interest in the Scotford upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility.
Engine No. 1 and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. announced the formation of a partnership to build a new company to develop scalable, reliable power solutions for United States based data centers running on U.S. natural gas. The joint development, in conjunction with GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), aims to establish the first multi gigawatt-scale co-located power plant and data center during President Trump’s second term.
The Carbon Capture Coalition has joined more than 160 companies, trade groups, labor unions, and policy organizations, calling on Congress to maintain critical bipartisan support for the federal Section 45Q tax credit and oppose any efforts to weaken its utility to American businesses. The call was made in an open letter to congressional leadership.
Nuada and MLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a project aimed at demonstrating net-zero lime production at MLC’s flagship facility in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The iniative will utilize Nuadas advanced MOF-based VPSA carbon capture system to reduce CO2 emissions by 95%. This project aligns with MLC’s commitment to adopting innovative technologies that reduce green house gas emissions, energy consumption and waste in an industry with inherent CO2 emissions deriving from the calcination of limestone.
Stockholm Exergi has been awarded support in the Swedish Energy Agency's reverse auction for BECCS. The approved support amounts to just over 20 billion SEK and will be disbursed continuously over a maximum of 15 years, starting from the commencement of geological storage. The support is an important part of the funding to enable the permanent removal of 800,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year, which is more than Stockholm's road traffic emits during the same period.
Aker Solutions and SLB Capturi have been awarded a contract for the carbon capture and storage solution at Hafslund Celsio’s waste-to-energy plant in Oslo, Norway. The contract will deliver a carbon capture plant, a liquefaction system, temporary storage, and loading facility at the waste incineration site. It also includes an intermediate CO2 storage and ship loading system at Oslo harbour.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, through its Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I), in partnership with Vestforbrænding, has entered into an investment agreement and a joint venture agreement to establish a joint venture aimed at jointly developing, building, and operating a carbon capture facility in Glostrup, Denmark. CI ETF I will hold a majority stake in the joint venture in the construction and operational phase.
Technip Energies has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the proposed new build Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), at Uniper’s Connah’s Quay site; the Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project.
Using an allometric equation, modelling biomass from size, researchers have calculated carbon stored in the tress of Nottingham thanks to high resolution aerial photography from Ashby-based Bluesky International. Height and crown size data taken from Bluesky International’s National Tree Map™ (NTM™) has enabled the team of academic experts to calculate the carbon stored within trees.
Cemex announced that the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has selected a project for funding to develop a pioneering carbon capture, removal, and conversion test center at its cement plant in Knoxville, Tennessee. It will serve as a proving ground for innovative carbon capture technologies needed to accelerate deep decarbonization of the cement industry at scale.
Gevo closes on acquisition of Red Trail Energy, confirms plans to add SAF capacity
By Erin Voegele
February 03, 2025
Gevo Inc. on Feb. 3 completed the previously announced acquisition of North Dakota-based Red Trail Energy LLC, including its ethanol plant, CCS assets and pore space. The company also confirmed plans to produce SAF at the site.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state, which is more commonly known as Class VI “primacy.”
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced $13.7 million in federal funding for four projects that will advance large-scale conversion of carbon dioxide emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products.
RHI Magnesita, MCi Carbon, the Austrian Institute of Technology, and the University of Technology Sydney will receive funding for the CCUPScale project, for which Newcastle based cleantech startup MCi Carbon will receive AUD $3.29m.
Powerscape Global announced a collaborative initiative with Glenrock Energy to explore the possibility of implementing Powerscape’s gasification technology at a new ammonia production facility in Wyoming. Karl R. Moor.
Rondo Energy entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with SAMSUNG E&A. The companies will collaborate to explore delivering low-cost carbon capture and carbon removal projects in KSA, building upon Rondo’s world-class energy storage and SAMSUNG E&A’s extensive experience building mega-scale energy projects.
DOE Announces $100M for Pilot-Scale Carbon Conversion
By U.S. Department of Energy
January 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced up to $100 million in federal funding for large-scale conversion of carbon emissions captured from industrial operations and power plants into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products.
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