Carbon management has a critical role in helping the United States address the climate crisis and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To catalyze innovation and private sector investment, the government is launching programs such as DOE’s Carbon Negative Shot and a set of four Clean Direct Air Capture Hubs, among other major activities. With a deep history in manufacturing, transportation, and fossil energy, the Midwest region is uniquely positioned to contribute to these programs.

This workshop convened key industrial, academic, and government stakeholders with bases in Illinois to share information on capabilities in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Participants identified priority technology gaps and synergies in capabilities that can serve as a foundation for teaming in response to funding opportunities.

With a broad and deep R&D portfolio contributing to decarbonization across the economy — in transportation, industry, and the electrical grid, as well as in agriculture, buildings, and homes —Argonne was pleased to convene Managing Carbon in the Midwest. This unique forum helped clarify the science and technology needed to unlock the potential of carbon management in a clean energy economy and forged regional partnerships to effect meaningful solutions.