This project’s scope included the construction of a carbon capture and liquefaction facility and a combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the client’s existing ethanol production facility. For the CHP, crews installed two package boilers and one steam turbine generator capable of producing 4.25 MW of electricity. However, record snowfall throughout construction saw Underwood receiving more than 100 in. of snow, resulting in more than 20 days of missed work due to road closures. Since this portion of work had to be completed within a set time frame, the contractor subcontracted certain aspects to firms from the greater Bismarck area to help speed construction. Upon completion of the CHP, crews mobilized to a different area of the plant and began work on a 626-ton-per-day point source carbon dioxide sequestration and liquefaction plant, based on the waste from the ethanol facility. Blue Flint supplied the engineering and equipment through Salof Ltd., and Fagen provided the balance of plant engineering, procurement and construction services. An aggressive work plan on this segment helped ensure the schedule as well.

Both portions of the project were completed within an existing, fully operational facility. Each day, the project team sent the client a comprehensive plan of the day, outlining activities scheduled for the next three days. This proactive approach ensured seamless integration of construction activities with ongoing operations, minimizing disruptions and optimizing efficiency.