Monroe Sequestration Partners (MSP), a leading carbon storage development firm specializing in industrial decarbonization, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Southern Energy, a Wyoming-based company focused on producing low-carbon fuels. Under the agreement, MSP will serve as the carbon sequestration partner for Southern Energy’s upcoming $1 billion biomass-to-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Louisiana.
The partnership marks a significant step toward integrating clean fuel production with permanent carbon removal infrastructure. MSP will utilize its Class VI carbon sequestration site—expected to be fully operational by 2027—to store carbon dioxide captured from Southern Energy’s facility, which is slated to begin production in 2028.
“This partnership brings together the right mix of technology, infrastructure, and shared purpose,” said Adam Farris, CEO of Monroe Sequestration Partners. “Southern Energy is a forward-thinking company with ambitious climate goals. Together, we’re establishing a scalable model for carbon solutions that turn environmental responsibility into economic opportunity.”
A Platform Built for Carbon Removal
MSP was founded to meet the rising demand for durable, verifiable CO₂ storage. With a strategically located Class VI storage site, an experienced leadership team, and the carbon credit expertise of DevvStream, MSP offers a vertically integrated platform for industrial emitters seeking to reduce emissions while creating value from environmental assets.
Its partnership with Southern Energy is a natural alignment—combining MSP’s carbon storage capabilities with a biomass-to-fuel process designed to support global transportation markets.
Key Project Elements
Carbon Storage: MSP will provide permanent CO₂ sequestration services, aligned with federal incentives like the 45Q tax credit, as well as voluntary carbon markets.
Sustainable Fuel Production: Southern Energy will use syngas technology and biomass sourced from the Southern Wood Basket—the largest in North America—to produce low-carbon methanol and SAF.
Carbon Credit Generation: The project will create both 45Q tax credits and premium voluntary carbon credits, supported by MSP’s storage infrastructure and DevvStream’s monetization strategies.
“This is exactly the kind of project we envisioned when we launched MSP—connecting innovative emitters with technically sound, commercially viable carbon storage solutions,” Farris added. “Our work with Southern Energy reflects a mutual dedication to climate progress and positions us at the forefront of the low-carbon fuel movement.”
Louisiana: A Hub for CCS Leadership
Louisiana’s status as one of only four states with EPA-approved authority over Class VI wells makes it an ideal location for advancing carbon capture and storage. This regulatory advantage enables MSP to accelerate development timelines and contribute to a region already drawing substantial CCS investments.
“Louisiana is emerging as the carbon capture capital of the U.S., and MSP is proud to play a role in that evolution,” said Farris. “Through our collaboration with Southern Energy, we’re developing resilient infrastructure that supports long-term climate, regulatory, and economic goals.”
