Harvestone Low Carbon Partners Initiates CO2 Injection Phase of Blue Flint Facility

Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, a company within the portfolio of Energy Capital Partners, has officially initiated the carbon dioxide injection phase of its Blue Flint Ethanol carbon capture and storage project facility, located near Underwood, North Dakota.

In October, the Blue Flint facility commenced active CO2 injection following the final approval from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. This marks a significant milestone as Blue Flint becomes the first facility in the United States to actively capture and inject CO2 after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Blue Flint Ethanol plant is a substantial producer, generating over 200,000 metric tons (mmt) of CO2 annually as a byproduct of its fermentation process. Through Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, Blue Flint is successfully capturing 100% of its CO2 emissions stemming from fermentation and is currently injecting approximately 600 mmt of CO2 each day. This captured carbon dioxide is permanently stored underground, reaching depths of about 1 mile below the surface within the Broom Creek formation.

Harvestone's CEO, Jeff Zueger, expressed enthusiasm about achieving this crucial milestone, emphasizing its role within their broader initiative known as Vision Carbon ZERO. This multi-phased approach aims to completely eliminate carbon intensity from their fuel production, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a sustainable energy future for North Dakota while creating a stable market for renewable energy.

According to the article by Procurement Resource, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, a subsidiary of Energy Capital Partners, has begun the carbon dioxide injection phase at its Blue Flint Ethanol carbon capture and storage facility near Underwood, North Dakota. Blue Flint Ethanol, the first U.S. facility to capture and inject CO2 post the Inflation Reduction Act, generates over 200,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. It employs Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology to capture all emissions from fermentation and injects about 600 metric tons daily into the Broom Creek formation, a significant step towards their Vision Carbon ZERO initiative.