Green Plains has announced that it has officially started building the compression infrastructure for its carbon capture and storage project in Nebraska.
This marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing shift towards producing low-carbon, high-value biofuels and ingredients.
The new compression system is designed to permanently store approximately 800,000 tons of biogenic CO2 annually from the company’s three facilities in Central City, Wood River, and York, Nebraska. The project is on track for launch in the latter half of 2025.
“Breaking ground at our sites for this project is another milestone in executing our ongoing ‘Advantage Nebraska’ strategy,” said Chris Osowski, Green Plains Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology.
“With construction of the laterals for the Trailblazer CCS project underway and now with compression equipment beginning to be installed, we are positioned to be an early mover in sequestering biogenic CO2, unlocking significant value for our shareholders.”
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Additionally, Green Plains revealed that it will temporarily halt operations at its Clean Sugar Technology (CST™) plant in Shenandoah, Iowa, as the company focuses on refining its product offerings to optimize financial returns.
CST™ has already demonstrated its capacity to produce high-purity dextrose with a reduced carbon footprint, and Green Plains remains confident in its commercial viability.
This temporary suspension offers an opportunity for further enhancement of the dextrose production process while continuing to generate strong commercial interest in the technology.
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