University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Carbon Management Institute REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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1 University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Carbon Management Institute REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Issued by: School of Energy Resources University of Wyoming Department E. University Avenue Laramie Wyoming PHONE: Issue Date: January 9, 2015 Proposal Due Date: March 9, 2015 Additional copies of this solicitation are available from the Carbon Management Institute or at 1

2 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Advanced Post-Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture Test Facility Opportunity University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Carbon Management Institute Introduction: The State of Wyoming intends to design, construct and operate facilities (the Integrated Test Center) for the testing of pilot scale post-combustion CO 2 separation technologies at a coal-fired generating plant located in the state of Wyoming. The State recognizes the opportunity to both reduce CO 2 emissions from coal combustion and to provide significant CO 2 as a commodity for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the state s oil fields. To achieve these benefits CO 2 post combustion technologies must improve their economic performance significantly for commercial deployment. The State of Wyoming has appropriated funds for the development and operation of testing facilities, performed significant analysis to mitigate identifiable testing facility risks, and secured initial interest in hosting the Integrated Test Center (ITC) from coal-fired electric generating facilities in Wyoming. Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gain information and insight from developers of advanced post-combustion carbon capture technologies that will be ready within the next two years to be tested on coal-derived flue gas at a pilot scale of 1 MWe or greater (prior to installing captured CO 2 compression to 2,200 psig). The responses to this RFI will be used to confirm the state and the energy industry s interest in developing such facilities and to inform the test facility design and construction. Respondents providing meaningful input to this RFI will be recognized as potential candidates for testing at the facility. Eligibility: This RFI is open to those in private industry, government agencies, government laboratories, university faculty and staff, and individuals who have the capability to address the needs of this request as outlined below. Background: There is substantial opportunity for significant EOR within Wyoming. Recent studies indicate that at present values of CO 2 there is greater than $6 billion dollars of CO 2 needed for EOR. Regulations have been proposed that will require fixed electric generation point sources of CO 2 emissions, primarily coal fueled power plants, to be significantly reduced. Although the outcome of these proposed regulations is unclear, it is likely that reduction of CO 2 emissions from coal-fueled plants will be mandated. Presently commercially available CO 2 capture and separation technologies are generally uneconomic. The energy penalties and capital cost associated with the commercially available and current state-of-the-art carbon capture technologies is a deterrent to wide-spread deployment of carbon capture 2

3 and storage (CCS). Costs associated with current carbon capture technologies can amount to more than 75% of the total cost of carbon capture and sequestration. While continued research and development on carbon capture technology is essential to reduce both technical and economic risks, new and emerging capture technologies are reaching the point where a pilot scale demonstration is necessary in order to address the prohibitive costs associated with them. In January 2014 a small working group prepared a coal and CO 2 strategy for consideration by the Wyoming Governor and Legislative leadership. This dialogue resulted in the creation and passage of Wyoming Bill 41, Section 334n Integrated Test Center (ITC). Since the passage of this legislation, the working group has continued to focus on Wyoming s HB 41, Section 334, section n, Integrated Test Center (ITC). It has been investigating potential synergies between the Wyoming ITC effort; Wyoming s need to mitigate the impacts of CO 2 regulation on its existing coal fleet; the oil, gas, and coal mining industries; and the need for large quantities of CO 2 for EOR purposes. Wyoming s ITC will serve as a catalyst for aligning Wyoming s efforts for research, testing, precommercialization, and commercialization of CO 2 capture and utilization technologies. It can also position Wyoming to be part of an international collaboration on the commercialization of CO 2 utilization technologies using CO 2 from both coal and natural gas sources. Wyoming s short to mid-term interests are to commercialize the capture of CO 2 from its existing coal plants and to provide CO 2 for EOR. The longer-term solution for Wyoming and the coal industry is to find additional uses for CO 2 from coal generation flue gas and other large stationary point sources of CO 2 beyond EOR. This would expand the use of CO 2, increasing its market potential and in turn creating an economically sustainable CO 2 utilization industry on a global scale. The vision of a carbon strategy that keeps Wyoming s existing coal plants operating, develops meaningful volumes of CO 2 for EOR, and provides longer term stability for the coal industry cannot be realized too soon. The economy of Wyoming and the quality of life for its citizens requires this strategy and focus to ensure the long-term viability of its extraction industries. Technical Focus: Ongoing research by the federal government and industry will continue to advance the development of post-combustion CO 2 capture technologies. The ability to conduct pilot scale testing under realistic conditions and continuous long-term operation while gathering necessary data will stimulate more rapid scale up of commercially viable technology solutions. These technologies should produce a high purity stream of captured CO 2 which would be suitable for compression and storage 1. The testing is a critical milestone to keep the carbon capture potential on track to have advanced technologies sufficiently developed and scaled-up by 2020 to enable inclusion in the design of a first-of-kind demonstration plant. One of the key objectives of the ITC initiative is to advance the development of CO 2 capture technology for retrofit applications at existing coal-fired generating 1 CO 2 purity specifications _1.pdf 3

4 plants; technologies that minimize impacts on existing coal-fired generating plant cycles (i.e. steam requirements) are preferred. Information Request: This RFI is seeking feedback on technology and test facility requirements deemed necessary to support the development and testing of a post-combustion CO 2 capture system at the pilot scale (>1MWe+). Responses to this RFI may be used, in part, to establish the level of industry interest and ability to utilize the proposed facility, as well as contribute to the design and performance specification for the testing facilities. CO 2 capture technology developers are encouraged to participate in this RFI in order to meet these mutually beneficial objectives. Technology developers interested in testing at the facility should indicate their willingness to meet and comply with the objectives/goals listed below. For any exceptions or deviation from the stated objectives/goals, please provide an explanation. Capture at least 20 tonnes per day CO 2 or greater from a 1MWe or larger flue gas stream Be capable of installing the pilot demonstration facility and begin testing by early 2017 Conduct testing for a minimum of six (6) months Complete parametric testing and long-term testing as required to provide adequate information needed for the technology to be scaled for commercial scale Indicate significant progress toward approaching or exceeding the United States Department of Energy (DOE) goal of capturing CO 2 at a cost of $40/tonne or less Please provide accurate responses to the following: Characterize the technology type (solvent, membrane, sorbents, cryogenic, etc.) Expected space requirements (including any height limitations and office trailers) Slipstream requirements (ACFM, temperature) Ability to receiver flue gas containing SO 2, NOx and particulate compliant with existing air permits. Heat requirements (Steam quantity, temperature, pressure) Electric energy/power requirements (kw, ampacity, voltage, single or 3 phase) Natural gas requirements, if any (MMBtus per day) Other utility requirement (phone, internet, potable water, sewer connections, etc.) Expected test duration Demobilization duration Hazardous materials used in process Data requirements and other services from power plant host Expected time-frame for commercial implementation Cost share participation by technology supplier (and others as applicable) Responses to this RFI are requested to address as many of the following questions pertinent to your technology. 4

5 Technological Design Q1. What is your perspective on the minimal objectives/goals and additional considerations? Q2. How should the next larger scale (after ITC scale) pilot be defined, and why would that scale be representative of the scale prior to commercial-scale demonstration? How do you propose to scale up your technology: by the addition of modules equivalent to the pilot-scale unit, or would scale-up of the pilot unit be needed to for commercial applications? What are the most important scaling parameters and scale-up issues and how do they affect cost and parasitic energy loads? How are parasitic energy loads consumed (e.g. electricity needed, steam, natural gas etc.)? Q3. What are the main technical barriers for the technology and how will these barriers be addressed during design, shakedown, and operations? Testing, Monitoring and Data Collection Q1. What metrics are used to measure the improvement over existing technology/systems? (SER is seeking only the types of metrics and testing required to compare technologies. SER is not seeking any commercially sensitive, proprietary or confidential performance results or non-public information regarding the underlying technology.) Q2. What additional types of parametric testing and what length of long-term testing will be required for the next large-scale pilot of your technology to ensure that the advanced capture technologies are sufficiently developed and scaled-up by 2020 for inclusion in the design of a first-of-kind demonstration plant? Q3. Would large scale pilot testing of the proposed technology be best done in a new facility or is a slipstream test from an existing facility preferable? What level of integration with balance of plant systems would be needed or desired? What level of integration can be postponed for later testing while still producing new and useful data at the >1 MWe+ scale proposed for the ITC? Please describe the rationale for your response. Economic, Policy and Regulatory Issues 1. What financial barriers are anticipated and how are you planning to overcome these barriers? What is necessary to justify private investment at the levels required to pilot at the proposed scale? Regulations? Market opportunities? Please provide clarification on how financial risks would be offset in ways other than government cost share. 2. Would international involvement facilitate project approval? 3. What issues are anticipated in terms of site host commitments and permitting the facilities? 4. Do you consider the Wyoming ITC, as envisioned, to be a facility that would be useful to you in further development of your technology? 5. What special needs or attributes should the Wyoming ITC have for it to be an integral part in the development of commercially viable CO 2 capture technology? Responses Due: Responses to this RFI are due no later than 8:00 pm Mountain Time (10 pm Eastern, 9:00 pm Central, 7:00 pm Pacific) on March 9, Responses are to be submitted electronically as a single pdf document via here. Respondents are requested to limit their submittals to 10 pages (excluding appendices), in 11 point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins. Responses will be considered part of the public record unless otherwise indicated by the respondent. All information in the submittal 5

6 deemed proprietary or confidential should be clearly identified by highlighting the proprietary or confidential text and by notation at the top of each page that contains proprietary or confidential information. A non-disclosure agreement may be executed upon request. Applicant Information: Please provide the appropriate information on the attached Table with your response to the RFI. Administrative questions about this RFI may be directed to Abby Scott, Asst. Research Scientist, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, at amell@uwyo.edu or Please direct technical questions to Rob Hurless, Deputy Director, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, at rhurless@uwyo.edu DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES This RFI is issued solely to request information that will be used by the State of Wyoming. The RFI is for information and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a formal announcement for comprehensive applications. All responses to this RFI will be treated as informational only. Wyoming will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI. 6

7 ITC Facility Test Applicant Requirements Request Table Company Name: Technology Name and type: Pilot Test Facility Requirements Technology Area required for demo site in square feet or acres Height requirement (Feet) Foundation requirements Weight load and surface areas Flue gas flow rate SCFM: (3900 scfm =1 MWe) Estimated flue gas duct sizes (inches) Steam lbs/hour psig degrees F Electrical Power kw kwhr voltage (assumed to be 3- phase) Amps AC or DC Natural gas MMBtus/hour pressure Water Demineralized GPM pressure volume Cooling Water GPM inlet temperature Cooling Water Discharge GPM temperature effluent character Estimated cooling water connection sizes (inches) Other resources required from Power Plant Host? (such as fly ash, bottom ash, FGD waste) Exhaust gas composition characteristics 7

8 Waste Streams? Air pressure requirements Characteristics SCFM psig instrument air quality? Hazardous chemicals or materials required for process? Hazardous materials generated? Expected Operational profile: 24/7 Daylight hours 8-5, weekdays Other? Expected number of staff Expected number of staff during normal daytime work hours Host Plant Process data requirements? Any additional waste streams or emissions sources? If so, approximate flow rates and composition (both gaseous and liquid) 8