Company/Alliance: MGSC ( Led by Illinois State Geological Survey), ADM
Location: Decatur, Illinois, USA
Start Date: Drilling (2008); Injection (2009)
Size: 300 Kt/Yr
CO2 Source: Ethanol plant, (Archer Daniel's Midlands' (ADM) ethanol plant in Decatur, IL)
Storage: Sequestration in massive Mt. Simon Sandstone
Motivation/Economics: To test the storage potential of the Mt. Simon Sandstone and the integrity of the overlying seals.
Comments: Project is expected to last 3 years. Drilling began in February 2009 and injection with a rate of 1000' tons per day is planned to begin in September 2009. DOE awarded $66.7 million of the $84.3 million project.
Project Link: Midwest Geological Sequestration Consortium Project web page
Other Sources and Press Release:
Injection begins (February 2009)
MGSC project website
DOE awards $66.7 Million for Illinois CCS
ADM Website
ADM project press release (Jan 2008)
