Baker Hughes, Frontier Infrastructure Announce Partnership to Accelerate Development of Carbon Capture and Storage, Data Center Projects in the U.S.

Core Insights - Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure have formed a strategic partnership to enhance large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power solutions in the U.S. [1][5] - Frontier is developing the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub, which is one of the largest carbon sequestration assets in the U.S., covering nearly 100,000 acres in Wyoming [2][7] - The partnership aims to optimize project execution and increase efficiency in developing CCS and power generation projects [3][7] Company Developments - Baker Hughes will provide technology solutions, including CO₂ compression and well design, to support the SCS Hub and future infrastructure projects [3][7] - Frontier is expanding its infrastructure with 256 megawatts (MW) of gas-fired generation to meet rising energy demands in Wyoming and Texas [4][7] - The integration of gas-fired energy with carbon storage is positioned as a reliable power solution for industrial customers [5][7] Market Context - The partnership addresses the increasing energy demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and industrial operations [4][5] - Baker Hughes emphasizes its commitment to supporting decarbonization efforts while meeting energy demands, particularly in the context of AI adoption [5][7] - Frontier Infrastructure is recognized as a leader in low-carbon infrastructure solutions, focusing on scalable carbon storage and power generation [8]