Wedoany.com Report-Mar 12, Honeywell International, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) announced that Blue Spruce Operating, LLC will use Honeywell’s carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies to increase the domestic production of helium at its Dry Piney Helium & Carbon Sequestration Project in Sublette County, Wyoming.
The Dry Piney Project will bring much needed domestically produced helium to growing industries including space exploration, satellite launches, and 5G telecommunications driving semiconductor innovation. Blue Spruce will be able to reduce costs while increasing helium production by using multiple Honeywell carbon capture technologies – including Honeywell UOP’s CO2 fractionation technology – to capture and liquify the CO2 byproduct from helium and methane production.
Expected to be online in the second half of 2028, the Dry Piney Project is estimated to have the capacity to produce over 800 million cubic feet per year of bulk liquid helium. By operating two CO2 trains that are specifically built to capture, move, and permanently sequester CO2 emissions, the Dry Piney Project will store up to 4.5 million metric tons of CO2 per year.
“The Blue Spruce Dry Piney Project is expected to provide more than 10% of the global supply of helium, making it the second largest helium source in North America and offsetting declining production from other sources including the Cliffside U.S. strategic reserve,” said Scott Gutberlet, Co-Founder and Partner of Blue Spruce. “Honeywell’s carbon capture technology will play a key role in boosting reliable and long-term U.S. helium production, therefore decreasing our need for foreign sources.”
“As the world seeks more energy options, carbon capture provides a pathway for nations to maintain energy independence while reducing their carbon footprints,” said Barry Glickman, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions. “Honeywell’s carbon capture technology will help Blue Spruce increase U.S. helium production to address the needs of domestic high-tech manufacturing and semiconductor applications.”
Helium is an essential component in the manufacturing of semiconductors, used in transistors, memory chips, and other electronic components. As the demand for electronic devices continues to surge, the need for affordable helium becomes increasingly important. Reduced costs through carbon capture technology will enable manufacturers to produce high-quality semiconductors more economically, thus supporting the growth of technology sectors and ensuring that devices can be offered at competitive prices.
The need for cost-effective helium is equally important in the healthcare technology sector for maintaining the operational efficiency of new, essential medical devices. Lower helium prices can lead to more accessible healthcare diagnostic tools, benefiting patients and healthcare providers alike. With industries and researchers continuously exploring new applications for helium, ensuring a stable and affordable helium supply is key to fostering innovation and supporting technological development across numerous fields.
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