Back in 2024, 8 Rivers chose start an MOU with PacificCorp with the intention of evaluating a potential carbon capture project, which was based in Wyoming, at one of the utility’s existing brownfield power plant sites.

Now that the project is under development, it has been arranged that it will include direct-fired supercritical CO2 turbines, which are currently being created between 8 Rivers and Siemens Energy. Part of Siemens Energy’s role throughout this project, will be to provide continued support through the Pre-FEED and FEED of this project. Furthermore, any carbon dioxide that is captured will go on to be used to drive both the turbines, whilst also generating power.

It is already clear that the project is significant to the industry, as unlike many other carbon capture projects, this innovative new project utilises AFC technology, which produces dispatchable electricity, that is both affordable and reliable.

Moreover, during the selection process for the Pre-FEED and FEED for the project, it was Wood’s past gasification design experience seen throughout the United States, along with the company’s openness when it came to using global resources across international offices in order to support this effort, that set them apart from other companies and ultimately earned them the contracts.

Wood’s Vice President of Thermal Power, Frank Kalany, commented, “We are excited for the opportunity to be involved in this first-of-a-kind power generation facility with 8 Rivers and Siemens Energy. Given our rich history with power generation and energy projects, this aligns well with our capabilities and experience. This is a tremendous project, and Wood’s legacy of being on the forefront of innovative energy projects similar to this uniquely position us as the perfect partner for 8 Rivers and Siemens Energy.”

8 Rivers President and Chief Development Officer, Damian Beauchamp, mentioned, “At 8 Rivers, we recognize the critical role technology plays in strengthening Wyoming’s energy independence and economic resilience. By deploying cutting-edge innovations, we can enhance efficiency, create high-quality jobs, and drive long-term growth in the state’s energy sector. Wyoming has a proud history of energy leadership, and we are committed to advancing the technologies that will keep it competitive and thriving for decades to come.”