Dry Fork Station Full-Size Capture Plant
Carbon Capture and Storage at Dry Fork Station: A Model for the Future
Harnessing Innovation for a Sustainable Future
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and the Wyoming Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE), MTR Carbon Capture (MTR) is spearheading a groundbreaking Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study at Dry Fork Station, Gillette, Wyoming.
This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions from coal-based power generation. With decades of experience, MTR is at the forefront of bringing carbon management solutions to market.
Project Insights
The FEED study, backed by an OCED award of over $4.6 million, focuses on developing an integrated carbon capture system using MTR’s innovative second-generation Polaris™ membrane technology. The project targets capturing, compressing, and storing 3 million metric tons of CO₂ annually, replicating MTR’s remarkable and proven 90%+ capture rate. This effort is set to integrate into a cutting-edge CO₂ pipeline and geologic storage solutions, leveraging comprehensive data from CarbonSAFE’s Phase III activities.
The project began in April 2024 and is a testament to a 15-year partnership between MTR and the Department of Energy, dedicated to refining membrane capture technologies that reduce environmental impacts and enhance water conservation.
Strategic Benefits
Our robust model in the Dry Fork Station project illustrates scalability and financial viability. The project will not only showcase advanced technological deployment but also highlight potential returns from large-scale investments in CCS infrastructure.
Customers across the power generation industry can look to the outcomes of this project as proof of concept for implementing similar carbon capture solutions in their operations, providing a clear path toward compliance with emerging environmental regulations and carbon neutrality goals.
Industry professionals can gain insights into the integration of next-generation technologies with existing infrastructures, demonstrating a viable roadmap for transitioning from traditional energy systems to greener alternatives without sacrificing efficiency or reliability.
Government Stakeholders can see the benefits of a public-private collaboration that aligns with national objectives for carbon reduction and sustainable energy policies. The project supports the vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in tackling climate challenges while maintaining energy reliability.
Community and Environmental Impact
The project emphasizes community engagement through its Community Benefits Plan, ensuring local workforce involvement and aligning project goals with community needs.
It serves as a model for responsible environmental stewardship, operating as a zero liquid discharge facility, avoiding the use of hazardous chemicals, and ensuring the sequestration of captured CO₂ in a nearby Class VI well, thereby safeguarding local ecosystems.
Looking Forward
The Dry Fork Station project is a beacon for the future of carbon management. By demonstrating the efficacy and benefits of integrated CCS technologies, MTR Carbon Capture not only leads the way in environmental innovation but also sets a global benchmark for clean energy projects.
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