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.
Project WyoTCH: Developing a Roadmap for a Sustainable Carbon Hub
Project WyoTCH—the Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub (WyoTCH, pronounced “Watch”)—will develop a carbon management Roadmap for Wyoming focused on the concept of “No Carbon Left Behind” (no stranded CO2, now or in the future). The Roadmap will serve as a blueprint or set of lessons learned for how other development teams can form open-access carbon hubs across the nation to help meet the Nation’s climate and energy goals.
Time’s Ticking: Embarking on the Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub (WyoTCH)
Project WyoTCH—the Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub (WyoTCH, pronounced “Watch”)—is a pioneering open-access carbon hub designed to ensure that no captured CO₂ is left stranded. The initiative will develop a comprehensive Roadmap that serves both as a strategic blueprint for the commercial development of the hub and as a national model for establishing similar hubs elsewhere. WyoTCH is set to become the largest carbon management hub in the world, integrating CO₂ capture, transportation, and storage across Wyoming. Phase I aims to manage between 10 and 25 million tonnes of CO₂ per year from 30 facilities in southern Wyoming within its first five years of operation. Phase II will scale the project up to 45 million tonnes per year from approximately 60 facilities statewide within a decade.
Roadmap to CCUS in the Michigan Basin
The Roadmap to CCUS in the Michigan Basin is a comprehensive initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Michigan. This project will establish a technical assistance partnership to support the growth of an environmentally responsible and socially equitable carbon management industry.
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.
NECTAR: A Rapid Decision Support Tool for Negative CO Emission Hybrid Energy System Development and Analysis
The Negative CO₂ Emission Transition Roadmap (NECTAR) was developed as a decision support tool to facilitate the strategic deployment of Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS) and other carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies.
Uinta Basin CarbonSAFE
The primary objective of the Uinta Basin CarbonSAFE phase II project is to establish the technical and economic feasibility of a commercial-scale CO₂ geological storage complex in the northeast Uinta Basin, Utah, to sequester at least 50 million metric tons of captured CO₂ securely and economically from the Deseret Power Electric Cooperative Bonanza Power Plant and other sources in 30 years.
Presenting at APPAM
Over the weekend, Qasim Mehdi presented cutting-edge research on geospatial placement of CO₂ and H₂ infrastructure for deep decarbonization in the Appalachian region.
Partnering with the University of Oklahoma
We’re proud to serve as a co-PI alongside our partners on the Oklahoma CarbonSAFE project, which was recently awarded $18.7 million in funding from the DOE. This initiative is a key step forward in advancing carbon management efforts in Oklahoma, and we’re excited to see the positive impacts it will bring.
DEI at Carbon Solutions
Marcos Miranda leads the DEI efforts at Carbon Solutions with a commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Under his guidance, the DEI committee has championed initiatives like our annual meeting activities, monthly staff spotlight presentations, and other internal sessions that foster inclusivity and awareness across the organization.
