The University of Wyoming was awarded a $54,128,128 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (CFDA 81.089 - Fossil Energy Research and Development) on August 15, 2024. The award will fund the development of the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (SCS Hub) project, which has four main objectives: 1) Construction of three characterization wells for underground carbon dioxide storage to UIC Class VI specifications, 2) Completion of capture and transport studies for carbon dioxide sources from a Direct Air Capture facility and a trona (soda ash) mine, 3) Preparation of commercial plans including risk assessment, storage field development, and community benefits, and 4) Completion of NEPA analyses. This project aims to advance carbon capture and storage technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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