Onshore Applications
Gigaton CO2's technologies address a diverse range of onshore applications, providing scalable carbon capture solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure and industrial processes.
Industrial Facilities
Small to medium-sized industrial emitters (10,000 – 50,000 tonnes CO2 annually) near developing CCUS clusters face unique challenges that our technologies address:
- Space Constraints: Our compact design enables installation where conventional systems won't fit
- Energy Efficiency: Low energy requirements (<200 kWh/tonne) preserve operational economics
- Operational Flexibility: Systems maintain effectiveness despite variable operations
- Cost-Effective Scale: Right-sized solutions for facilities that can't justify large-scale systems
Our technology directly supports the UK's Industrial Decarbonization Strategy, helping facilities near the East Coast Cluster, HyNet, and Acorn Project to participate in decarbonization efforts.
Power Generation
Our technologies offer significant advantages for power generation facilities:
- Nuclear Power Stations: Process cooling water (3 – 5 billion liters daily) for enhanced capture rates
- Hydro Electric Plants: Leverage water movement through turbines for carbon capture
- Fossil Fuel Power Stations: Integrate with flue gas systems to enhance conventional capture
- Renewable Integration: Store excess renewable energy via our CO2 battery technology
Water Infrastructure
Water movement systems offer ideal integration points for our Direct Water Capture technology:
- Water Pipelines: Tap into gravity-driven systems for minimal energy impact
- Irrigation Systems: Utilize agricultural water networks for distributed capture
- Desalination Plants: Process brine with 2 x CO2 content for enhanced efficiency
- Rivers and Lakes: Access natural water bodies for standalone capture facilities
Specialized Applications
Our technologies can be adapted to address unique carbon capture opportunities:
- Fracking Operations: Process the 20 million liters of water typically used per well
- Mine Water Treatment: Extract CO2 from acidic, carbonate-rich mine drainage
- Wastewater Treatment: Integrate capture with existing water processing infrastructure
- Agricultural Systems: Offset emissions through irrigation water processing
Geological Storage Integration
Our onshore applications connect directly to emerging storage capabilities:
- Salt Caverns: The UK's Cheshire Salt Caverns alone offer 200 GWh storage potential
- Depleted Oil & Gas Wells: Repurpose existing wells for CO2 storage
- Saline Aquifers: Access vast storage potential in deep geological formations
- CCUS Clusters: Provide feed-in points for smaller emitters to access shared infrastructure