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UK’s ETI launches £3 million carbon capture and storage project
The UK’s Energy Technologies Institute has launched a £3 million, two-and-a-half year long project to create a model of the entire carbon capture and storage chain to help the rollout of the technology.
UK must maintain momentum in rollout of carbon capture and storage
The UK Government must outline plans to maintain the momentum the rollout of carbon capture and storage, according to a strategy document published last week by the Carbon Capture and Storage Association.
US backs CCS with $41m and first industrial-scale project
The US Department of Energy (DOE) this week announced investments of $41 million in 16 post-combustion carbon capture projects.
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Canada to fund two CO2 storage projects
The Government of Alberta, Canada, has announced funding of over CAD$1 billion for two carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The projects, led by Swan Hills Synfuels and Shell, will receive grants as part of the province’s overall $2 billion CCS funding program.
UK Government takes cautious approach to shale gas
The UK Government appears to be taking a cautious approach to shale gas in its response to the House of Commons’ Energy and Climate Change Committee report.
Next-generation carbon capture technologies get £23.5 million boost
The UK’s Energy Technologies Institute announced a £23.5 million boost for next-generation carbon capture technologies.
American Electric Power puts carbon capture and storage trial on hold
Energy generator American Electric Power has announced that it is putting its carbon capture and storage project on hold because of the “uncertain status of US climate policy”.
Government’s electricity market reform plans need clarity, say stakeholders
Energy and Climate Secretary Chris Huhne have been largely welcomed by stakeholders, while calling for greater clarity.
UK Government outlines long-awaited electricity market reform
The UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday afternoon outlined the Government’s plans for its long-awaited overhaul of the electricity market.
Southern Company puts 25 MW CCS facility into operation
Atlanta-based US energy supplier Southern Company announced yesterday that its 25 MW carbon capture and storage facility is up and working.