Latest news - Carbon Capture and Storage
Scotland launches plan to become world leader in carbon capture
The Scottish Government yesterday published a plan aiming to make the region a world leader in carbon capture and storage.
US backs carbon capture and storage projects
The US Department of Energy is backing two post-combustion carbon capture and storage demonstration projects in Texas and Virginia.
EU finally agrees €6 billion investment in clean coal
After a year of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed to use allowances from the region’s emissions trading scheme worth €6 billion to support carbon capture and storage demonstration and renewable energy projects.
North east England bids to become carbon capture hub
The north east of England launched a bid yesterday to become a hub for the development of carbon capture and storage.
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US takes steps to boost biofuels and clean coal
The US Administration is taking steps to boost the development of biofuels and clean coal.
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy, says Obama
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy are what the US needs, President Barack Obama said last night in his State of the Union address.
UK and UAE launch £1 million energy policy research fund
The UK Government and the United Arab Emirates announced the establishment of a joint £1 million fund for renewable energy policy research at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi earlier this week.
UK is on course to over-achieve carbon targets
The UK is on course to over-achieve on its carbon reduction target of 34% and cut emissions by 36% on 1990 levels by 2020, according to the Government.
Total inaugurates end-to-end carbon capture and storage pilot in France
French oil company Total yesterday inaugurated an end-to-end carbon capture, transportation and storage demonstration project in southwestern France.
Obama unveils $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy
US President Barack Obama has unveiled a $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy that he says will boost jobs and tackle climate change.