Echo Springs

The Williams Echo Springs CarbonSAFE project, led by the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources in partnership with Williams, is a two-year feasibility study focused on developing a large-scale CO₂ storage hub in the Echo Springs area of south-central Wyoming. Backed by $11.25 million in funding, including nearly $9 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, the project aims to drill a stratigraphic test well, build detailed subsurface models, and assess six stacked saline formations capable of securely storing at least 50 million metric tons of CO₂. The initiative leverages existing CO₂ sources, such as the Echo Springs gas plant, and nearby pipeline infrastructure to enable cost-effective transport and sequestration. If successful, the project will establish a foundation for commercial-scale storage, with robust monitoring and verification plans, while also supporting regional decarbonization, job creation, and future clean energy development opportunities like hydrogen production and direct air capture.