National Carbon Capture Center

The National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) is excited to share our new digital brochure highlighting how the NCCC drives innovation for a clean energy future. A ‘Leveraging Your Sponsorship’ section focuses on the benefits of joining a prestigious group of forward-thinking energy industry leaders and the unique opportunities available to participating sponsors. ‘Innovator Advantages’ describes the benefits to technology developers of collaborating with the NCCC’s highly specialized team, which has successfully pilot-tested more than 80 unique technologies. ‘Carbon Management Innovations’ spotlights the NCCC's carbon capture achievements and the center’s ability to quickly advance technology solutions toward deployment. Industry leaders share their success stories and describe how the NCCC has answered the call to help the U.S. lead the world in next-generation carbon management solutions. The NCCC, managed and operated by Southern Company for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has already reduced the projected cost of carbon capture from fossil-based power generation by more than 40%. View the full brochure here: https://lnkd.in/efbRtMDn #carboncapture #netzero2025 #energytechnology #CCUS

📢 #JustAnnounced 💰 #FundingOpportunity 📣 BIG NEWS: 💰 #FECM just re-opened a funding opportunity, making up to $500 million available to expand carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation infrastructure to help reduce CO2 emissions across the United States. 🛠️ Building a safe and reliable system that can transport captured CO2 from industrial operations and power generation, as well as directly from the atmosphere, for permanent geologic storage or for conversion to durable products supports the development of a large-scale carbon capture and storage industry. 🌎 These efforts will reduce CO2 emissions, create new jobs, and enhance our Nation's energy security. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3P6G2m9 🗓️ Apply by January 2, 2026

🚨 Funding Alert: Up to $1.3 Billion in new funding for up to 11 Point-Source Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilots, Commercial Demonstrations, and Networked Infrastructure Planning and Design projects. Through this funding opportunity, OCED aims to bolster the development and commercialization of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies with significant investments targeting the design, stakeholder engagement, construction, and operation of large-scale point-source carbon capture projects. Concept papers are due March 1, 2025, by 5 p.m., ET and full applications are due by July 1, 2025, by 5 p.m., ET.    OCED is also planning to host an informational webinar on January 15, 2025, at noon, ET to discuss the funding announcement. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eSRbhZJY View the funding opportunity and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e9ibm9Yj

This week, the National Carbon Capture Center was privileged to host a team from the National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc.'s Ragland, Alabama manufacturing plant. With over a century of cement production in Alabama, National Cement of Alabama continues to lead in innovation and sustainability. The Ragland plant recently upgraded its equipment to incorporate the latest carbon reduction practices and modern energy technologies. During their visit, we provided an in-depth tour and shared knowledge about the potential of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). We explored how CCUS advancements can help decarbonize the cement industry and other key industrial sectors, contributing to a more sustainable economy. Thanks to Thibault Dumortier, Hervé Lapillonne and Pascal Lamontagne for joining us, along with Alabama Power Company colleagues Jeanne Gallagher, CEM, EIT and Steve Paternostro. #CCUS #cement #sustainability #carboncapture

Congratulations to Membrane Technology and Research (MTR) , Inc on the completion of the world's largest membrane-based carbon capture testing facility at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (WITC) in Gillette, Wyoming. This advanced facility is designed to capture approximately 55,000 tonnes of CO2 annually using the innovative MTR Polaris™ membrane process, which uses no chemicals, minimal water and requires no heat or steam input. The National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) played a crucial role in advancing the Polaris technology to this stage of demonstration.   Through extensive testing and collaboration, the NCCC team validated and optimized MTR’s Polaris membranes, providing MTR with valuable insights to continue technology development and scale-up at the Wyoming ITC, a close collaborator and sponsor of the NCCC. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fossil Fuel Large-Scale Pilots program and the National Energy Technology Laboratory, this project demonstrates the potential for scalable, commercial carbon capture technologies that are essential for achieving a decarbonized economy. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eY_b54DD   #CarbonCapture #EnergyInnovation #CleanEnergy

Our collaboration with the National Energy Technology Laboratory, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and CarbonBuilt is making significant strides in decarbonizing the U.S. concrete industry. In 2021, we conducted our first CO2 utilization test, producing ultra-low-carbon concrete using the innovative CarbonBuilt process. This technology reduced the embodied carbon intensity of concrete masonry by more than 50%. The test proved that CarbonBuilt’s technology could produce performance-equivalent, functional replacements for traditional concrete products. Recently, we supported UCLA's research team as they expanded their testing at the NCCC to include new use cases such as segmental retaining wall and concrete manhole products, aiming to improve concrete carbonation efficiency and broaden the product range. Our participation in this project with NETL, UCLA and CarbonBuilt underscores the critical role of research, development and real-world testing in bringing sustainable solutions to market. Read more about the NETL-managed project here: https://lnkd.in/et4bMAF6 #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #Concrete

#NETL and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing #CarbonCapture technologies to reduce emissions of #CarbonDioxide. Check out the December 2024 edition of the Carbon Capture Newsletter to learn about the latest research projects and get up to speed on recent activities and events. https://lnkd.in/etzzCxmP

We were honored to host and support the recent Atmospheric Chemistry and Dispersion Modelling of Secondary Emissions from Carbon Capture Workshop, sponsored by the National Energy Technology Laboratory and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy. This event brought together leading experts to discuss critical advancements in non-CO2 emissions activities across federal agencies. The workshop featured insightful presentations from key figures such as Dan Hancu from FECM, Gokul Vishwanathan from the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | U.S. Department of Energy and Andrew J. R. Gillespie, Ph. D. from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Attendees also had the opportunity to explore case studies on emissions measurements and modeling from global projects, including the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) and Sustainable Operation of Post-Combustion Capture Plants (SCOPE) Project in Norway and the International CCS Knowledge Centre in Canada. Other presenters represented EPRI, several universities and government agencies. It was a pleasure to offer an optional tour, enhancing the hands-on experience for participants. Kudos to all involved for fostering collaboration and driving innovation and sustainability in carbon capture technology. #CarbonManagement #Decarbonization 

🎉 Celebrating 12.01 ️#CarbonManagementDay❇️ ❇️ #FECM is proud to kick-off this year's Carbon Management Day celebration with this message from our Deputy Assistant Secretary for Carbon Management, Mark Ackiewicz:

We had the honor of hosting a productive week at the November 2024 NCCC Project Review and Industrial Advisory Committee Meeting. Our sincere thanks go out to our project managers from the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), as well as our private industry sponsors, for their participation and support. NCCC Director John Northington facilitated insightful discussions with energy leaders, highlighting the critical role of the NCCC in advancing a clean energy future. As a real-world test center, the NCCC is instrumental in transitioning emerging carbon management technologies from the laboratory to large-scale demonstrations and deployment. A special thank you to the technology developers who shared detailed results of their testing, including EPRI/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/RTI International, SRI International, CORMETECH, KC8 Capture Technologies, ExxonMobil/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and #NETL. These biannual meetings and site visits are essential for fostering innovation and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. #CarbonCapture #CarbonRemoval #CarbonConversion #CCUS