Senator Enzi Participates in Carbon Capture Hearing in Gillette

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming stressed the importance of advancing carbon capture technology and innovation at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing Wednesday at the Integrated Test Center in Gillette. Senator Enzi said that it is more important than ever that Wyoming and the federal government work together with our universities and with the private sector to invest in technology innovation in order to create a more sustainable future, particularly for coal, but for all energy.

The hearing, led by U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, who serves as the Senate committee chairman, highlighted the work and investment that has happened in Wyoming to help advance Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. The Integrated Test Center in Gillette provides space for researchers to test CCUS technology. It also provides research for new opportunities in petrochemicals as well as other commercial uses of carbon dioxide. Research at the facility aims to help ensure the viability of the coal industry and keep electricity prices low for millions of people around the globe.