Wood Selected to Provide Operations and Maintenance for World’s Largest Membrane-Based Carbon Capture Plant

Wood Selected to Provide Operations and Maintenance for World’s Largest Membrane-Based Carbon Capture Plant

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract to deliver operations and maintenance services for the MTR Carbon Capture facility in Gillette, Wyoming, the largest membrane-based carbon capture plant globally. This facility is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s pilot program aimed at advancing carbon capture technologies. Wood’s expertise will support the plant’s operations, including CO2 sequestration and optimization of plant performance.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 18-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood has been awarded a significant contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the MTR Carbon Capture facility, located at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) in Gillette, Wyoming. The plant, which is the world’s largest membrane-based carbon capture facility, forms part of a U.S. Department of Energy initiative to scale technologies that improve both the economic and environmental efficiency of carbon capture from point sources.

The Gillette facility, managed by the University of Wyoming, captures up to 150 tons of CO2 per day from Basin Electric’s Dry Fork Station, a coal-fired power plant. With a 90% carbon capture rate, the project plays a pivotal role in advancing the energy sector’s efforts to reduce emissions. Under an 18-month contract, Wood will provide comprehensive asset management services, including operations, preventative maintenance, data capture, and inventory management. These services will help optimize the plant’s performance and ensure safe and efficient CO2 sequestration operations.

Jess Stanley, President of Operations Americas at Wood, commented on the award, stating: “Wood’s extensive experience in the carbon capture and storage sector spans over 40 years, and we are leveraging that expertise to support MTR Carbon Capture in scaling up this crucial technology. By advancing this project, we are not only contributing to the fight against climate change but also opening doors for new economic opportunities in Wyoming.”

He continued, “This initiative represents a significant step toward sustainable environmental stewardship. It places Wyoming at the forefront of both technological innovation and decarbonization efforts. With our strong regional presence, a robust supply chain, and a talented team, Wood is well-positioned to ensure the success of this landmark project.”

Wood, in collaboration with industry partners, also launched operational guidelines for CO2 specifications in carbon capture projects in October 2024. These guidelines emphasize safety, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency, and they will be instrumental in enhancing the performance of the pilot plant. Furthermore, they will help ensure that the facility meets regulatory compliance, laying the groundwork for future carbon capture advancements.

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SOURCE: John Wood Group PLC