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DOE’s coal funding announcement misallocates critical funding for carbon capture demonstrations. The proposed new Office of Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy can fix it.
On September 29, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity titled “Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning And Modernization”, which closes on December 8.1 The funding call will redirect up to $350 million from bipartisan carbon capture pilot and demonstration programs to maintain or reopen inefficient and aging coal plants…
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Carbon capture and storage in Europe: Slow but significant progress in 2025
In 2025, Europe began deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) at commercial scale.
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Key insights on EU CO₂ transport and storage costs from CATF’s new interactive tool
Clean Air Task Force’s interactive tool provides insights by estimating the cost of transporting and storing CO2 from large industrial emitters in Europe.
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New Innovation Fund awards underscore growing market demand for CO₂ storage and cross-border transport
Today, the European Commission announced €2.9 billion in grants under the EU Innovation Fund to accelerate 61 net-zero technology projects, with multiple selections advancing carbon capture, CO₂ transport, and storage. This round confirms that carbon management development is expanding beyond the North Sea, with new projects in Belgium, France, Italy,…
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CATF’s statement on Google’s investment in carbon capture in Decatur, Illinois
Today, Google announced plans to support the development of a new natural gas power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois. John Thompson, Technology and Markets Director at CATF, shared the following statement on the matter: “It’s an important milestone to see a company like Google invest in carbon capture to proactively…
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Capturing Public Trust: Social Acceptance of CCS in Poland
SECTION 1 Setting the stage: Poland’s industrial challenge and the case for CCS Public perception of carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to the awareness, understanding, and attitudes of individuals and communities about the technology. Social acceptance goes a step further, referring to the willingness of local communities, stakeholders, and…
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States hold the key to industrial innovation
Introduction: Why Industry Matters and the Role of States The United States’ industrial base is a cornerstone of its economy, employing more than 12 million workers and generating hundreds of billions in payroll. However, industry is also a leading source of pollution, responsible for nearly a quarter of the national…
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The State Industrial Policy Playbook – A Policy Guide for Low-Emission Heavy Industry
Executive Summary The industrial sector is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12 million workers and generating $851 billion in annual payroll, but it is also responsible for approximately 12 percent of harmful air pollutants and 23 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While decades of deindustrialization have…
