Chart Industries to Deliver Nitrogen, Helium Technology for Dry Piney Project

Blue Spruce Operating selected Chart Industries to supply the nitrogen rejection unit (NRU), helium process technology, and related equipment for its Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project in Sublette County, WY.

“We are pleased to partner with Blue Spruce Operating on their unique and large-scale Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project,” said Jill Evanko, Chart’s CEO and President. “We look forward to delivering this project on-time across the coming two years, as well as providing operational support to Blue Spruce over the many decades this project will be producing helium and other valuable products.”

At full operational capacity, the Dry Piney Project is expected to generate:

• More than 800 MMcf/year of bulk liquid helium
• Approximately 80 MMcf/d of natural gas

Location of the Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project; image credit: Bureau of Land Management

Two separate gas processing trains will also permanently capture and store up to 4.5 million metric tons of CO₂ per year.

“Blue Spruce Operating continues to advance its design and commercial progress towards final investment decision,” said Evanko. “The completion of front-end engineering design for the NRU and helium plant packages represents a key milestone in the overall design effort. This strategic partnership, combined with Chart’s specialized technology offerings, will enable Blue Spruce to become a significant domestic resource for bulk liquid helium supplies and natural gas into the western U.S. Opal Hub market.”

Recently, Chart Industries completed the front-end engineering and design for the NRU and helium plant.

“Chart Industries is an industry leader in cryogenic processing and technologies required for Blue Spruce Operating to separate, recover, and liquefy helium to purity grade for sale to our global customers,” said Brad Gentry, Vice President – Midstream, Blue Spruce Operating.

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