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Google Enables Carbon Capture For Illinois Plant
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Google this year signed a power purchase agreement to support construction of a 400-megawatt natural gas power plant with Broadwing Energy in Illinois that will capture about 90% of CO2 and inject it into the Mount Simon deep saline aquifer. The project aims to permanently store regional emissions in a formation with 27–109 gigatons estimated capacity, illustrating CCS's role for data-center power.
Key Points
- 1Announces Google's 400-MW gas plant PPA capturing ~90% CO2 for deep saline storage
- 2Highlights Mount Simon aquifer capacity (27–109 gigatons), enabling long-term regional carbon storage
- 3Signals CCS viability for data-center energy planning but requires robust monitoring and safety measures
Scoring Rationale
Official Google-backed PPA demonstrates practical CCS deployment; limited novelty and regional scope reduce broader immediate industry impact.
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