Japanese power producer JERA Co., Inc. has announced a partnership with Newlab New Orleans to develop and deploy next-generation carbon dioxide capture technologies for power plants. The agreement is driven by JERA Ventures, the group’s corporate venture arm, and aims to accelerate the adoption of solutions addressing the increasing industrial energy demand.
The initiative focuses on combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facilities, where low CO₂ concentrations in flue gas present challenges for traditional capture systems. The two partners intend to test alternative approaches including advanced solvents, solid sorbents, membranes, and hybrid systems in operational environments.
A collaborative model anchored in Louisiana
The project builds on Louisiana’s existing industrial infrastructure and the broader Gulf Coast, a region with high energy intensity. Through a public–private partnership, Newlab has established a platform that enables technology startups to collaborate with industrial and institutional partners to validate technologies in real-world conditions.
Regional power generation sites are currently being evaluated to host a demonstration project, in partnership with a selected startup and JERA’s technical teams. The stated goal is to reach a first commercial application, following successful pilot-scale validation.
A multi-sector expansion strategy for JERA
This initiative is part of JERA’s broader strategy in Louisiana, where the company is already engaged in several low-emission projects, including development of the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant, co-ownership of a 300-megawatt solar park, and investments in shale gas production in the Haynesville region.
JERA plans to use the knowledge gained from this programme to expand its decarbonisation efforts to other international markets. By targeting existing energy infrastructure, the company aims to deliver scalable industrial solutions.
