MTR Carbon Capture, a leading provider of membrane-based carbon capture solutions for power and industrial sectors, has appointed global consulting and engineering firm Wood to operate and maintain its innovative carbon capture facility in Gillette, Wyoming. The 18-month contract encompasses comprehensive asset management services, including plant operations, preventive maintenance, data collection, and inventory management to ensure safe and efficient CO2 sequestration.
Facility Part of DOE’s Clean Energy Initiative
Located at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) and managed by the University of Wyoming, the MTR facility plays a critical role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s large-scale pilot carbon capture program. This initiative aims to develop and commercialize technologies that improve both the economic viability and environmental performance of point source carbon capture systems.
High-Efficiency Capture from Coal Power Plant
The membrane-based plant demonstrates remarkable efficiency, capturing up to 150 tons of CO2 daily from Basin Electric’s Dry Fork Station coal-fired power plant. With an impressive 90% capture rate, the facility showcases the potential of membrane technology in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power generation.
Wood Brings Operational Expertise to Critical Project
Wood’s extensive experience in plant operations and maintenance will be crucial in optimizing the performance of this cutting-edge carbon capture system. The company’s role will help validate the technology’s reliability and scalability, supporting broader adoption of carbon capture solutions across the energy sector.
Advancing Commercial-Scale Carbon Capture Solutions
This collaboration represents an important step in demonstrating the commercial viability of membrane-based carbon capture technology. As nations worldwide seek practical solutions to meet climate targets, successful operation of such pilot plants could accelerate deployment of carbon capture systems at industrial scale.
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