Special to Pipeline & Gas Journal
(P&GJ) – OLI Systems, a global leader in water chemistry and process simulation, has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
This award will enable the development of OLI’s CO2 Transport Asset Integrity Model, an innovative solution addressing the critical challenge of ensuring pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Reliable transport systems are vital to decarbonization, with U.S. CO2 pipeline infrastructure projected to grow fivefold by 2050, impurities in CO2 streams, such as sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), pose significant risks to pipeline performance, making advanced asset integrity solutions a necessity.
“Our expertise lies in bridging rigorous science with real-world application,” said Andre Anderko, chief technology officer at OLI Systems.
The model will combine advanced corrosion modules to predict the impact of impurities on pipeline materials, Bayesian network analytics for comprehensive risk assessments and cloud-integrated dashboards to equip operators with real-time monitoring and actionable insights.
This project builds on OLI’s decade-long collaboration with IFE in Norway. OLI’s thermo-dynamic models, already validated through extensive studies, are already the foundation of its existing CO2 Cloud App, a widely adopted tool by major energy operators worldwide.
“CO2 transport forms the backbone of the CCUS value chain,” said Vineeth Ram, OLI’s chief sustainability officer. “This initiative positions OLI as a trailblazer in delivering the tools necessary to build a resilient and efficient carbon infrastructure, accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.” PG&J