This project explores using captured CO2 in industrial processes, such as cement production, to reduce overall emissions.
Author: J. Davis
Direct Air Capture (DAC) Projects
With hubs in Illinois, Florida, and Colorado, these projects explore direct air capture technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
350 MW – Capture Energy Storage Algae
This project uses algae to capture CO2 from emissions, demonstrating an innovative approach to bioenergy and carbon capture.
Integrated Capture Transport Storage for CWLP
This initiative integrates capture, transport, and storage technologies to manage 200 MW of emissions.
Capture from Holcim Cement Plant
Targeting emissions from the world’s largest single kiln, this project explores efficient carbon capture solutions.
10 MW Capture Pilot at City Water, Light & Power (CWLP)
Known as the largest capture pilot globally, this project is developing and testing advanced carbon capture systems.
816 MW Capture Project at Prairie State Generating Company
This project, the largest FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) in the world, focuses on carbon capture technology to significantly reduce emissions.
Kevin OBrien to present at CERAWeek about Springfield City Water, Light & Power project
Kevin OBrien, Director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) and the Prairie Research Institute Net-Zero Center of Excellence at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will be co-presenting at CERAWeek in Houston, TX on March 11, 2025. He and Dr. Lars-Erik Gaertner from Linde will discuss strategies and technologies for decarbonizing power generation and will […]
Announcing the Net-Zero Center of Excellence!
The Prairie Research Institute is proud to announce the launch of the Net-Zero Center of Excellence. This pioneering initiative aims to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future through cutting-edge research, global collaboration, and innovation. By uniting research institutes, academia, industry, government, and international organizations, the center seeks to to enable the development, maturation, adoption, […]