Texas-based Skyonic specializes in developing and retrofitting industrial plants to mineralize CO2 emissions and turn them into carbon-negative chemical products. The resulting solid carbonates and bicarbonates are safe for landfill storage or can be sold for use in the production of baking soda, hydrochloric acid and limestone. It’s a sustainable and remarkably affordable solution for industries constantly confronting stricter EPA regulations.
Retrofitting an existing cement facility to capture roughly 300,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually is Skyonic’s first full-scale project. Dubbed Capitol SkyMine, it’s the world’s first for-profit initiative of its kind. The ultimate proof point for Skyonic.
With so much riding on the project, Skyonic turned to TTCL, a proven global engineering, procurement and construction contractor, to meet its exacting build and expedited timeline. TTCL, in turn, put their trust in Eaton to help them power this ambitious venture.
At Eaton, unleashing the power to transform CO2 emissions into something positive inspired us. We immediately stepped in as TTCL’s one-source provider for power management and safety solutions. Instantly streamlining their supply chain.
Eaton hit the ground running. Our power systems engineers understood the challenge. The high-density power distribution needs. The exacting quality, safety and performance codes for hazardous environments. The equipment size constraints. From design to install to commission, TTCL had our support.
Working closely with Skyonic and TTCL engineers, Eaton developed an innovative platform that would integrate switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, battery backup, bus ducts, sub-distribution and lighting controls—all within a pre-fabricated enclosure. Pre-assembled and pre-tested, Eaton’s E-house arrived ready for installation. Simplifying power deployment, eliminating installation errors and cutting on-site coordination costs.
Eaton’s expertise in utility grade power and lighting was also a critical factor for success. Leveraging its broad portfolio, specially designed Cooper Power series transformers, street and office lighting solutions and Crouse-Hinds series hazardous area lighting were engineered to deliver maximum performance in the most hazardous conditions.
Today, Skyonic’s Capitol SkyMine is ready to capture 300,000 tons of CO2, reducing emissions 15% annually, and turn a profit in three short years. Thanks to an innovative Eaton power management solution that optimizes Skyonic’s investment and minimizes their risk.
At Eaton, we’re always looking beyond. To a world in which emissions are fewer, energy is more efficient and the world much greener. And Skyonic is right there with us.
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