Big Spring announces new strategy and innovation office

Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced on July 31 that it has opened its new strategy and innovation office at the Ion in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood, according to a Business Wire press release.

“Embracing Houston's pivotal role in the energy transition, the Ion has swiftly become the epicenter of innovative collaborations,” Cody W. Johnson, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), said in the release. “For SCS Technologies, this marks an exciting opportunity to align our capabilities and technology with a diverse consortium of organizations working toward ambitious carbon-neutral goals. “Looking ahead, we are invigorated by the boundless possibilities at the Ion, envisioning groundbreaking solutions and technologies that will unfold there,” Johnson said.

SCS said that its Ion office makes it possible for it to amplify collaboration close collaborations with integrated energy and manufacturing companies working at the Ion determined to address their GHG and CO2e Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, according to the Business Wire release.

Businesswire reported that the Ion, which is housed in a building that was once a Sears department store, is a key feature of the 16-acre Ion District and is host to entities specializing in various services such as energy, education, healthcare technology and venture capital.

“In 1939, The Sears on Main Street was a prototype futuristic showroom, filled with modern marvels,” the Ion’s website said. “Today, the revived iconic building is a hub of innovation, connection, sustainability, and economic resilience.”

Per Businesswire, the 266,000-square-foot Ion consists of a shared workspace, prototyping and maker spaces, event areas, classrooms, various dining and drinking options and indoor/outdoor communal areas.

According to SCS’ LinkedIn profile, the company was established in 2012 and boasts a workforce of up to 200 employees. Businesswire reported that SCS partners with New Orleans-based energy-focused private equity fund Black Bay Energy Capital.