Next-Generation Carbon Capture Technologies

Newlab New Orleans and JERA, Japan’s largest power producer, have formed a partnership through JERA Ventures to advance next-generation carbon capture technologies for power plants. As energy demand grows—driven by manufacturing, data centers, and other high-use industries—regions like Louisiana and the Gulf Coast increasingly need reliable power that can also support climate goals. This collaboration focuses on developing cleaner solutions that help existing facilities significantly reduce their carbon emissions. Traditional carbon capture systems struggle with the low CO₂ levels produced by combined-cycle gas turbines, often requiring large amounts of energy and frequent solvent replacement. Newlab and JERA aim to solve these challenges by supporting new approaches such as advanced solvents, solid sorbents, membrane systems, and hybrid designs that are more efficient, durable, and cost-effective. A key eco benefit of the partnership is its plan to connect emerging climate-tech startups with real industrial sites, helping promising carbon-reduction technologies move faster from testing to real-world use—ultimately lowering emissions at scale.

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