Carbon Capture for Oil & Gas

Upstream & Midstream Flue Gas

Natural gas processing plants, compression stations, desiccant units, and midstream facilities generate continuous point-source CO₂ from gas-fired turbines and heaters. A single midstream processing facility can emit 50,000–150,000 tons of CO₂ annually. These sources are ideal candidates for 45Q eligibility — but traditional CCS requires capital and timelines that undermine the economics.

Carbon to Crystals deploys as skidded, truck-deployable units that attach directly to existing flue stacks. No pipeline infrastructure. No geological injection wells. The system captures CO₂ and mineralizes it into 98% pure CaCO₃ on-site, generating dual revenue from day one of operation.

The 2033 Construction Deadline

Oil and gas facilities must start physical construction before January 1, 2033, to qualify for enhanced 45Q credit rates of $85/ton. Given the fragmented nature of upstream operations — hundreds of individual sites rather than centralized mega-facilities — the 18–36 month permitting cycle of traditional CCS is simply not feasible at scale. Modular Carbon to Crystals deploys in 5–12 months, enabling operators to deploy across dozens of sites within the deadline window.

Waste Streams as Feedstock

Oil and gas operations produce waste brine rich in NaCl — a primary feedstock for the Carbon to Crystals process. Our bipolar membrane electrolysis converts waste brine into NaOH and HCl on-site, closing the chemistry loop and reducing chemical feedstock costs while eliminating brine disposal expenses. Additionally, cement kiln dust (CKD) from nearby facilities provides free calcium feedstock, confirmed available at no charge by Lafarge. For O&G operators in regions with nearby cement production, this creates a zero-cost mineralization supply chain.