National Assessment of NGCC and Coal-Fired Power Plants with CO₂ Capture and Storage
Carbon Solutions, in collaboration with the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), conducted a comprehensive assessment of the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies across the U.S. natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) and coal-fired power plant fleets. Utilizing the proprietary SimCCSᴾᴿᴼ toolset, the project evaluated the feasibility, economic viability, and infrastructure needs for integrating CCS into the existing power generation network. The study focused on identifying optimal pathways for CCS implementation, balancing capture costs, transportation logistics, and storage availability in saline aquifers. By modeling multiple deployment scenarios, the research provided insights into the role of CCS in reducing emissions from existing power plants and supporting the broader decarbonization goals of the energy sector.
NWF Carbon Map: Wyoming Carbon Management and Wildlife Decision-Support Tool
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) partnered with Carbon Solutions to develop the Wyoming Carbon Management and Wildlife Decision-Support Tool, integrating carbon management infrastructure with key environmental and wildlife conservation data.
Cloud-Based High-Performance Computing Decision-Making Software
Reaction Engineering International (REI) and the project team are developing a next-generation, cloud-based decision-making software platform that integrates a wide variety of tools into a single, easy-to-use application with a web-based user interface, with capabilities to evaluate and optimize project planning, costs, risks, and uncertainty.
Wabash CarbonSAFE
Wabash CarbonSAFE is one of the first six projects awarded for Phase II work by the U.S. Department of Energy. The project will establish the feasibility of developing a storage complex associated with the Wabash Valley Resources facility near Terre Haute, Indiana. The former Wabash integrated gasification combined cycle power plant at this location is being repurposed for hydrogen or ammonia production and will serve as the primary source of CO2 for the storage complex.
CarbonSAFE Illinois Storage Corridor
CarbonSAFE projects aim to address R&D knowledge gaps and develop the technologies needed to deploy commercial scale CO2 storage (50+ million metric tons).
SimWIND: Software to Support Wind Siting and Environmental Challenges
This project is developing a new software package, called SimWIND, to support wind energy planning by balancing (1) natural resource and societal impacts and other environmental factors, (2) wind power generation potential (i.e., wind-generated electricity at any given site), (3) transmission planning and routing, and (4) integration into the electric grid.
PSHAUM: Innovative Energy Storage Technology
Despite exponential growth in utility-scale battery storage in recent years to approximately 1 gigawatt operating capacity, pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) still accounts for over 90% of all utility-scale storage in the U.S. and globally. PSH is a proven, cost-effective technology that is poised for massive expansion throughout the U.S. if the “ΔH challenge” can be solved.
MRCI: Midwest Regional Carbon Initiative
The Midwest Regional Carbon Initiative (MRCI) is a broad coalition of partners dedicated to accelerating the deployment of CCS technologies in the Midwest and Northeastern United States.
SEEJust: Siting Hydrogen for Equity and Energy Justice
This tool allows site developers, industry, community members, and environmental justice advocates to look at the same data at all stages or project planning in one place. SEEJust will help raise awareness and integrate community benefits at the beginning of the project.
