Open-access CO2 storage will be provided by Frontier’s SCS Hub, for use by industrial emitters, as well as ethanol producers. This hub currently covers almost 100,000 acres and it is based in Wyoming, it will be able to provide this storage access, through using its CO2-by-rail strategy.

Right now, Frontier is viewed as the leading company when it comes to the development of the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub. This hub is well-known as one of the largest open-source carbon sequestration assets within the country and it is specifically designed to support industrial emitters from all across the region, as well as ethanol facilities which are based throughout the Midwest. Alongside this, the company also has three Class VI permits and so far they have been able to start drilling activities on their first wells, the first injection for this excellent achievement is due to take place by the end of 2025. Furthermore, Frontier is also focused on expanding their infrastructure footprint and their plan for doing this is through the creation of 256 megawatts (MW) of gas-fired generation. The purpose of doing this, is to help the company meet the quickly increasing power demands that are now rising across Wyoming, as well as the broader Mountain West and finally, Texas. In order to support this power generation and to ensure that efficient and flexible energy delivery is possible for Frontier, it has been agreed that Baker Hughes’ industrial NovaLT™ gas turbines are scheduled to be deployed.

Within this agreement, Baker Hughes will take on the role of supplying technology solutions to the company, in order to support the development of the SCS Hub, as well as any future infrastructure projects. Part of this agreement, means that Baker Hughes will supply key technologies for use within the company’s well design, CO2 compression, and finally, long-term monitoring. During their involvement with these processes, Baker Hughes will work to optimise project execution, which will make it possible for Frontier to move forwards with both greater efficiency and financial security.

Altogether, throughout the project, Baker Hughes will provide, ‘key CCS and power generation technologies, including CO2 compression, well design, and its industrial NovaLT™ gas turbines to support power solutions for data centers and industrial customers.’

Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, Lorenzo Simonelli, commented, “Baker Hughes is committed to delivering innovative solutions that support increasing energy demand, in part driven by the rapid adoption of AI, while ensuring we continue to enable the decarbonization of the industry. Working with Frontier Infrastructure represents a significant opportunity to demonstrate how Baker Hughes’ portfolio is uniquely positioned to support CCUS projects for lower-carbon industrial and energy development.”

President and co-CEO of Frontier Infrastructure, Robby Rockey, added, “With energy demand rising across the country, industrial customers need scalable, low-carbon solutions, and Frontier’s expanded infrastructure will deliver exactly that. By integrating gas-fired energy with the potential for permanent carbon storage, we are creating a direct, reliable power solution tailored to evolving industrial needs. Baker Hughes’ leadership in turbine technology, drilling services, and CCS innovation makes them an ideal partner in executing this vision.”