Episode 31 | Successful Sequestration | NRG Energy





Clean coal technology does not get enough respect, and it was a major driver for me to start this podcast.

Coal still makes up 30% of our energy mix, and according to one of my earlier guests, capturing carbon is crucial for controlling our greenhouse gas dilemma.

Enter Petra Nova, a 250-megawatt, commercial scale facility, that is capturing 1.6 million tons of carbon per year. The facility is a joint venture between NRG Energy and JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration, and is located at NRG's existing WA Parish Generating Station.

The facility officially began operation April '17, and the event was marked by a visit from former Governor and now-Energy Secretary Rick Perry.

Over the years I've seen a lot of carbon capture projects announced and never materialize. However, after speaking with this week's guest, Business Development VP David Greeson, I think Petra Nova's success was a combination of several factors:


In short, Petra Nova is an example of how to innovate by going with proven technologies, executing them together, and setting the stage for future success and widespread adoption.

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