Bloom Energy, Chart Industries partner on carbon capture

Bloom Energy and Chart Industries have joined forces to provide an advanced carbon capture solution that uses natural gas and fuel cells to generate near-zero-carbon, always-on power.

The companies said the collaboration is set to offer reliable and scalable energy solutions to industries such as data centers and manufacturers, which require rapid deployment and seek to meet stringent emission reduction goals.

Bloom Energy and Chart Industries announce carbon capture partnership. (Image: Bloom Energy)

At the heart of this partnership is the ability to capture and utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated during power production. Bloom Energy, known for its fuel cell technology, produces electricity without combustion, resulting in a concentrated CO2 stream with a significantly higher concentration than conventional natural gas-based power generation methods. This creates a more efficient and cost-effective pathway for capturing carbon, the companies said.

Chart Industries, a recognized leader in energy and industrial gas solutions, will leverage its expertise to process the CO2 captured by Bloom’s fuel cells. The goal is to convert this high-purity exhaust into outputs that can be either utilized for various applications or safely sequestered. With the global market for CO2 utilization expanding, this partnership addresses the urgent need for immediate solutions to repurpose captured carbon, the companies said. Sequestration capabilities are growing, and while infrastructure may not yet be available in all regions, CO2 utilization offers a practical bridge to long-term decarbonization, supporters of the technology argue.

“Our partnership with Chart aims to demonstrate that cost-effective, onsite baseload power from natural gas with carbon capture is feasible at scale,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. “Bloom fuel cells generate electricity without combustion, producing a concentrated CO₂ stream that lowers extraction costs, making carbon capture more affordable and efficient. For energy-intensive industries like data centers and large manufacturers, this will provide a path to reliable, scalable power while significantly reducing carbon emissions. I am excited about the opportunities this partnership can unlock and the positive impact for our planet.”

Chart Industries’ CEO, Jill Evanko, highlighted the significant potential in both sequestration and utilization markets.

“Chart is a global leader in carbon capture,” said Evanko. “We are excited to bring this expertise to Bloom and their unique platform, which is capable of not just producing reliable power but also a concentrated CO2 stream. Working with a market leader in solid oxide fuel cells, we see exciting opportunities for our partnership in both sequestration and utilization markets. We are already working on projects where the captured CO2 will be utilized in the food and beverage industry.”