TerraSpark has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $18.5 million in federal funding to support the development of the TerraSpark Energy Campus, a large-scale power generation and carbon capture project planned for Grant County, West Virginia.
The funding will be used to advance front-end engineering and design (FEED) work, permitting activities and early-stage technical studies. The proposed facility is designed to deliver 1.6 GW of baseload electricity using next-generation coal-fired power generation integrated with advanced carbon capture technology.
Located near the existing Mt. Storm energy complex, the project aims to provide reliable, affordable around-the-clock power to meet growing industrial electricity demand while reducing associated carbon emissions.
According to TerraSpark, the project brings together a consortium of energy and engineering companies to combine conventional power generation with emerging carbon management technologies. The development is intended to support both energy security and economic growth, while creating skilled jobs and advancing carbon capture deployment in the United States.
Advanced Carbon Capture Technology at the Core
A key component of the project is Mantel Capture’s molten borate carbon capture technology, which is designed to capture up to 98% of CO2 emissions from the facility.
Mantel states that its system can reduce the energy required for carbon capture by more than 97% compared with conventional approaches, potentially lowering capture costs to less than half those of current state-of-the-art technologies.
The broader project team includes Sargent & Lundy, which will support engineering and design activities; Babcock & Wilcox, providing expertise in advanced boiler and power generation systems; and Advanced Resources International, which will contribute carbon dioxide transportation, storage, utilization and management planning.
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Beyond power generation, TerraSpark plans to incorporate a 10-acre West Virginia Coal Innovation & Training Center managed by West Virginia University, focused on rare earth element extraction, advanced materials research and waste-to-value initiatives.
At full buildout, the project is expected to create nearly 500 permanent jobs alongside hundreds of construction positions, with developers positioning the Energy Campus as a hub for advanced energy, carbon management and industrial innovation in West Virginia.
The project will now move into its next phase of engineering, permitting and stakeholder engagement as TerraSpark and its partners work alongside federal, state and local stakeholders to advance development.
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