The Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) awarded Colorado School of Mines $2,197,721 under the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (CFDA 81.135) federal grant program on May 5, 2023 to complete the project by May 4, 2026. The award will support integrating reservoir stimulation and sensing technology to enhance in-situ mining and carbon mineralization through disruptive electro-hydraulic fracturing and distributed fiber-optic sensing. Electro-hydraulic fracturing uses electric and thermal shocks to create an interconnected fracture network for efficient mineral leaching and carbon dioxide carbonation. Distributed fiber-optic sensing monitors changes in strain, temperature, and seismic velocity to optimize well configuration, guide stimulation processes, and quantify stimulation volume. Two subawards totaling $999,750 were provided to support this work. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Stony Brook University) will contribute research expertise. Eden Geopower, Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, will also support the project through technical services. The overall goal is to advance integrated electro-hydraulic fracturing and real-time monitoring technologies to enable carbon negative in-situ mining.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $2.2m | 5/5/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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4025034025757201S | The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York | Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001709 | $293.3k | 10/19/23 | |
4025035801S | Eden Geopower Inc. | Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001709 | $1.4m | 7/29/23 |