- 8 Rivers Capital partners with Wood and PacifiCorp to modernise a Wyoming power plant using supercritical CO₂ technology.
- The project integrates Allam-Fetvedt Cycle (AFC) technology, capturing and reusing CO₂ in electricity generation.
- Wood leads the preliminary engineering phase, with the project expected to advance by late 2025.
8 Rivers Capital has appointed Wood to handle the preliminary engineering and design (Pre-FEED) phase of a carbon capture project in Wyoming. In collaboration with PacifiCorp, the project aims to modernise an existing power plant using supercritical CO₂ technology.
8 Rivers plans to implement its Allam-Fetvedt Cycle (AFC) technology. This system uses direct-fired supercritical CO₂ turbines to capture and reuse carbon dioxide in power generation. Siemens Energy will support the technology’s development in the future.
The project seeks to optimise Wyoming’s power infrastructure by integrating advanced technology. It ensures continuous electricity production while boosting efficiency and competitiveness through CO₂ conversion technology.
Wood will lead the preliminary studies, leveraging its engineering and carbon capture expertise. The firm expects to complete the Pre-FEED phase by the third quarter 2025. This phase will assess the project’s feasibility and pave the way for a potential Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase focusing on industrial viability.
The AFC technology is crucial in enhancing energy production while reducing emissions. It directly integrates into the existing system, ensuring seamless operation with minimal disruption to power output.
PacifiCorp continues its efforts to modernise the power plant and reduce its carbon footprint by partnering on this project. The initiative aligns with broader decarbonisation goals. The CO₂ captured will cut emissions and be reused in the power cycle, increasing efficiency.
This Wyoming project advances cleaner energy production goals by incorporating AFC technology. It reduces emissions and boosts efficiency, aligning with state and federal targets for cutting greenhouse gases and upgrading energy infrastructure.
Siemens Energy brings essential expertise to the project’s later stages, ensuring the AFC technology works effectively within the plant. The collaboration between 8 Rivers, Wood, and Siemens Energy demonstrates a unified effort to combat climate change.
Wood is leading in the Pre-FEED phase, building on its global leadership in carbon capture projects. Its work will help establish the project’s technical and industrial potential, setting the foundation for future development.
The project represents a growing trend of carbon capture integration into existing energy infrastructure. By using CO₂ conversion technology, the power plant can better meet future energy demands while minimising its environmental impact.
With the Pre-FEED phase scheduled to conclude by late 2025, the project remains on track for possible expansion. A successful outcome could make this initiative a model for similar projects worldwide, promoting a cleaner and more efficient energy future.