Creating Markets for Captured Carbon: Progress in Illinois

In previous publications/presentations at GHGT-13, a plan was outlined for the capture and storage/utilization of CO2 within state Illinois. This has evolved significantly due to number technical, regulatory, financial factors that have occurred both federal level. A combination successful implementation large-scale storage projects, significant investment in research development by US DOE, advent 45Q tax credits created driver growth Illinois carbon capture, utilization, (CCUS) projects. ability either store or utilize creates diverse opportunities sources state, hence an build new markets drivers large emitters state. major cornerstone this effort is range sites can accommodate evaluation technologies are various levels maturity (i.e., technology readiness TRLs). The net impact assist achieving its goals grid decarbonization clean energy job creation.