MasTec Industrial Corporation Partners with Minnkota Power Cooperative for Project Tundra: Leading the Way in Carbon Capture and Storage

MasTec Industrial Corporation (MIC) has been awarded a professional services contract by Minnkota Power Cooperative to provide construction management consulting services for Project Tundra, which would be the world’s largest coal-based carbon capture facility.

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Project Significance

Project Tundra aims to annually capture up to 4 million metric tons of carbon emissions from the 705-megawatt Milton R. Young Station. This coal-based power plant located near Center, N.D., provides essential reliability and resiliency to the regional electric grid, especially during times of extreme cold conditions. Project Tundra will ensure continued dependable operation of the facility with substantially lower emissions.

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MasTec Industrial’s Involvement

Working collaboratively with Minnkota Power Cooperative, MIC is managing the construction-ready engineering design work currently underway for the new carbon capture facility. ??

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Chris McGahee, MIC's Executive Vice President, emphasizes the significance of this project, stating, "This marks a monumental step in the global effort to reduce emissions. MIC, alongside our parent company MasTec, is honored to partner with Minnkota Power Cooperative. We share a deep connection to the project's mission and region, as we have a strong presence in North Dakota. With MasTec at the forefront of the nation’s energy transition, we are thrilled to utilize our expertise in this historic project that will inspire a more sustainable future.”

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MasTec Industrial & Minnkota Partnership

MIC's collaboration with Minnkota Power Cooperative in Project Tundra highlights our shared commitment to implementing innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable energy system while preserving America’s energy security. The partnership exemplifies MIC's expertise, rooted in the strength of our parent company, MasTec, which is ranked as the largest power contractor in the U.S. by Engineering News-Record.

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“The leadership, work ethic and commitment from North Dakotans has been essential to the development of Project Tundra,” said Mac McLennan, Minnkota Power Cooperative President and CEO. “As we look forward to the possibility of construction beginning in 2024, we are proud to have a company like MasTec, which has a strong presence in our state, to help us build the infrastructure necessary to advance cutting-edge carbon capture technologies. Partnerships like this will be key to reaching our shared goal of significant emissions reduction while retaining a reliable and resilient electric grid.”

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With this significant project, MIC and Minnkota Power Cooperative are helping drive the development and adoption of carbon capture technology worldwide. MIC is proud to be part of this landmark endeavor and looks forward to delivering exceptional results for Project Tundra.

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A decision on whether to move forward into construction is anticipated in early 2024. Construction could begin later that year. For more information, visit the MasTec and Project Tundra websites.

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About MasTec Industrial Corporation

MasTec Industrial Corporation (MIC), an organization within the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment, specializes in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). Experience includes a multitude of industrial-style projects including carbon capture, usage and storage, as well as alternative technologies. The company’s EPC work is supplemented by its expertise in working with clients to assist in project development, construction management and program management. Through our broad experience base, MIC provides value to its clients from the conceptual phase of a project through detailed EPC, commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance.