Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure have announced a collaboration to develop carbon capture and power solutions in the U.S. The initiative seeks to address the growing energy needs of data centers and industrial operations while reducing carbon emissions. The companies plan to deploy technology and infrastructure that will support scalable, low-carbon power generation and storage. This partnership highlights the increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions among major industry players.
Previous announcements from Baker Hughes have emphasized its role in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, with projects spanning multiple regions. Similarly, Frontier Infrastructure has been expanding its low-carbon initiatives across the U.S., with a focus on integrating power solutions with carbon storage. The latest project builds on these prior efforts, aiming to create a more efficient and scalable energy infrastructure tailored to evolving industrial requirements.
What is the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub?
Spanning nearly 100,000 acres in Wyoming, the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (SCS Hub) is designed to store carbon emissions from industrial sources and ethanol facilities. Frontier Infrastructure is leading the development of the hub, which will play a key role in reducing emissions across the region. Baker Hughes will contribute advanced CCS technology to the project, ensuring efficient carbon storage and management.
How will Baker Hughes support the project?
Baker Hughes will provide technology and equipment to facilitate the development of the SCS Hub and other future projects. The company will also deploy gas turbines to generate 256MW of power, helping to meet the rising energy demands in Wyoming, Texas, and the U.S. Mountain West region. The integration of gas-fired power with carbon capture capabilities aims to provide a stable and lower-emission energy supply.
Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, commented:
“Baker Hughes is committed to delivering innovative solutions that support increasing energy demand, in part driven by the rapid adoption of AI, while ensuring we continue to enable the decarbonization of the industry. Working with Frontier Infrastructure represents a significant opportunity to demonstrate how Baker Hughes’ portfolio is uniquely positioned to support CCUS projects for lower-carbon industrial and energy development.”
Frontier Infrastructure is backed by Tailwater Capital, a private equity firm specializing in energy and environmental infrastructure investments. The company believes that the partnership will enhance the efficiency of its project development and provide the necessary resources for its expansion.
Robby Rockey, President and co-CEO of Frontier Infrastructure, stated:
“With energy demand rising across the country, industrial customers need scalable, low-carbon solutions, and Frontier’s expanded infrastructure will deliver exactly that. By integrating gas-fired energy with the potential for permanent carbon storage, we are creating a direct, reliable power solution tailored to evolving industrial needs. Baker Hughes’ leadership in turbine technology, drilling services, and CCS innovation makes them an ideal partner in executing this vision.”
As industries seek to reduce emissions while maintaining reliable energy supplies, projects such as the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub highlight an emerging trend in energy infrastructure. The integration of gas turbines with carbon capture solutions represents an approach that balances energy reliability with sustainability goals. The partnership between Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure suggests a growing demand for advanced energy solutions that align with decarbonization efforts.
