Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Bluebonnet Sequestration ProjectEmail PagePrint Page

Project Information

Prime Performer:Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub, Llc (Houston, TX)Agreement Number:FE0032338
Project Duration:09/01/2024 - 08/31/2026Total Award Value:$26,303,140 
Technology Area:Storage InfrastructureDOE Share:$16,478,916 
Key Technology:CarbonSAFEPerformer Share:$9,824,224 
Location of Bluebonnet Hub with inset cross section schematic depicting potential injection zones.
Location of Bluebonnet Hub with inset cross section schematic depicting potential injection zones.

Project Description

The objective of the Bluebonnet Sequestration Project is to advance the commerciality of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Texas while supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); disadvantaged communities; and environmental justice communities. The project plans to complete detailed site characterization, including a water analysis well and a 3D seismic survey. Additionally, the Bluebonnet Sequestration Project is conducting a pipeline front-end engineering design (FEED) study, performing risk assessment of the storage complex, preparing storage field development plans, and advancing community outreach and engagement.

Project Benefits

This project supports regional development of CCS. The Bluebonnet Sequestration Project will confirm storage resources, reduce project risks and uncertainties, and develop key strategies for future phases of the storage complex. The project includes community benefits activities with goals to increase community involvement and access to educational and career opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

Contact Information

Federal Project Manager:James Gardiner (james.gardiner@netl.doe.gov)
Technology Manager:William Aljoe (william.aljoe@netl.doe.gov)
Principal Investigator:Angie Contreras (angie_contreras@oxy.com)