OLI Systems Awarded DOE SBIR Grant to Revolutionize CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity
Summary
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 OLIs CO 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. CO pipeline infrastructure projected to grow fivefold by 2050, impurities in CO streams, such as sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), pose significant risks to pipeline performance, making advanced asset integrity solutions a necessity.For over 50 years, OLI Systems has set the standard in electrolyte chemistry, empowering industries with unparalleled precision in simulating chemical interactions under the most challenging conditions. "This project underscores our commitment to advancing CCUS infrastructure with groundbreaking tools that enable safer, more efficient systems and support decarbonization goals. "The CO Transport Asset Integrity 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 OLIs decade-long collaboration with IFE in Norway. "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.