US Department of Energy invests in carbon capture technology through FEED study

The University of Illinois is a leader in developing and managing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects. The objective of this project is to deliver a FEED study for a carbon capture retrofit that can separate up to 95% of CO₂ emissions at the plant. The captured CO₂ will be pipeline ready for geological storage. Analysis of the project socio-economic impact will also be part of the study.

“While we have partnered with energy-generation facilities on many of our carbon management projects, carbon from industrial sources is also a key piece of the puzzle,” said the Prairie Research Institute’s Kevin OBrien, the project’s principal investigator. “It’s exciting to collaborate with LafargeHolcim in the US to explore the application of this carbon capture technology at a commercial scale, in a way that has the potential for significant impact.”

“We recognise that in our industry, the ability to decarbonise is the real game changer. This project selected by US DOE is another significant step in advancing large-scale CCUS technology in our industry, something we are very excited about at LafargeHolcim,” said Derick Dreyer, Head of Cement Industrial Performance, North America. “This partnership, the second of this nature in the US, is a powerful example of how collaboration across industry, the public sector and academia can advance carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects that are the critical steps to accelerating the transition to a net-zero future.”

The design will employ Air Liquide’s CrycocapTM FG system at the Holcim Ste. Genevieve cement plant, part of LafargeHolcim US, which features the largest single kiln in the world. The Cryocap FG system combines the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) capabilities with cryogenic refrigeration technologies to achieve high CO₂ capture rates with high CO₂ purity rates.

“Air Liquide Engineering & Construction brings to the project, its unique, industry leading experience in CO₂ capture and liquefaction technologies as well as operational experience to support the decarbonisation of this sector,” stated David Maloney, Group Vice President and Chairman of Air Liquide Engineering & Construction. “We are committed to supporting our customers and making a difference by developing solutions to help them reduce CO₂ emissions.”

In addition to completion of the FEED Study, the scope of work includes a business case outlining the potential business model for commercial scalability, as well as analyses on environmental justice, economic revitalisation and jobs creation.

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