ElectriGen LLC has teamed up with Hyliion Holdings Corp. in a pioneering project to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. The collaboration, supported by a US$6 million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deploy up to 2 megawatts of Hyliion’s KARNO™ generators.
The KARNO generator is a fuel-agnostic system capable of operating on over 20 fuels, including raw well-head gas, offering a sustainable and efficient power solution with significantly reduced emissions. The project will demonstrate the generator’s ability to generate near-zero emissions electricity from untreated natural gas, such as that found in the Permian Basin, which would otherwise be flared.
“This partnership with Hyliion marks a significant step in advancing near-zero emissions power,” said Chris Combs, Co-founder and COO of ElectriGen. “The grant provides an opportunity to showcase innovative technologies that deliver cost savings and reduce environmental impact.”
The funding is part of the DOE’s US$850 million Methane Emissions Reduction Program, which supports projects aimed at improving methane emissions monitoring and mitigation across the industry. The grant enables the deployment of KARNO generators in oil and gas operations, driving both sustainability and economic growth.
The funding, however, is subject to final negotiations and the execution of a definitive agreement with the US DOE.
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