carbon capture and sequestration News
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New NRRI Paper Addresses the Economics of Decarbonization
The National Regulatory Research Institute has released a new paper on decarbonization that describes an important tool for decarbonizing the electric system and the economy carbon capture and sequestration, also known as CCS. NRRI is the research arm of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, which represents the interests of state utility regulators. The Economics of ...
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EPA Exempts Carbon Dioxide Injection From RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a final rule that will exempt carbon dioxide streams captured from power plants and industrial sources and injected underground for geologic sequestration from federal hazardous waste regulations. The agency did not make the text of the final rule available Dec. 19. The EPA said carbon dioxide injected into Class VI wells approved for geological ...
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EPA Rule Provides a Clear Pathway for Using Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that helps create a consistent national framework to ensure the safe and effective deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. “Carbon capture and sequestration technology can help us reduce carbon pollution and move us toward a cleaner, more stable environment,” said Mathy Stanislaus, EPA ...
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DOE seeks proposals to increase investment in industrial carbon capture and sequestration projects
The US Department of Energy has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement soliciting projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide from industrial sources and to put CO2 to beneficial use. The successful development of advanced technologies and innovative concepts to prevent CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere is a key component of national efforts to mitigate climate change. DOE ...
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Eileen Claussen`s Statement on The Expanding Carbon Capture Through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014
We applaud Sen. Jay Rockefeller for introducing legislation to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS). The Expanding Carbon Capture Through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 would reform and expand an existing tax credit to encourage the use of carbon dioxide captured from power plants and industrial facilities in enhancing production from existing oil fields. Carbon capture and storage is a ...
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Duke Energy and China Huaneng Group Expand Cooperation to Develop Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and China Huaneng Group have signed a new, three-year agreement expanding their research cooperation in the areas of advanced coal and carbon capture and sequestration technologies. The two parties initially signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2009 to pursue high-level discussions and information sharing on a number of renewable and clean-energy fronts. In 2009, ...
By Duke Energy
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WRI summary of S. 699: department of energy carbon capture and sequestration program amendments act of 2011
S.699 authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct a program to demonstrate commercial application of integrated geologic storage projects, and provides a framework for selection criteria for these demonstrations. Importantly, the bill addresses the long term-stewardship challenges associated with demonstration, including site closure requirements and liability protection. Overview of Bill ...
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US climate bill weakens, say Greenpeace
A piece of legislation that started out as a real opportunity for the US to combat climate change has been co-opted by special interests and now threatens to do more harm than good. The Waxman- Markey bill is set to go before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Monday and could remove the ability of the US to commit to real action on climate change at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in ...
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New Mexico Governor Signs Climate Change Executive Order
SANTA FE, New Mexico - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson closed out the old year with an executive order that spells out emission reduction strategies to address climate change in the state. The governor, an energy secretary in the Clinton administration, signed the executive order on December 28, directing state agencies to follow many of the recommendations of the Climate Change Advisory ...
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Secretary Chu announces up to $154 million for NRG energy`s carbon capture and storage project in Texas
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that a project with NRG Energy has been selected to receive up to $154 million, including funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Located in Thompsons, TX, the post-combustion capture and sequestration project will demonstrate advanced technology to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. It will also assist with ...
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Capital Power Advances Carbon Capture Project at Genesee
Capital Power Corporation has partnered with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group and Kiewit Energy Group on a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the Genesee CCS Project, advancing the commercial application of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology at its Genesee Generating Station in Alberta. "We're excited to collaborate with MHI Group and Kiewit to advance our Genesee ...
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EPA takes action on reducing barriers to the use of carbon capture and sequestration technologies / action supports national framework for the safe use of clean energy technology
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to advance the use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies, while protecting Americans’ health and the environment. CCS technologies allow carbon dioxide (CO2) to be captured at stationary sources - like coal-fired power plants and large industrial operations - and injected underground for long-term ...
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Jim Dray Named AECOM’s Environmental Business’ Chief Technology Officer
Jim Dray has been named chief technology officer for AECOM’s environment business. A senior vice president with 30 years of experience in environmental and business management, Dray will focus on maximizing the value to clients from AECOM’s applied technology expertise and innovations. AECOM is a leading global provider of professional technical and ...
By AECOM
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EPA finalizes rules to foster safe carbon storage technology actions part of efforts to reduce barriers to widespread deployment of carbon capture and sequestration, an important set of technologies to combat climate change
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized two rules related to the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide. Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies have the potential to enable large emitters of carbon dioxide, such as coal fired power plants, to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This technology allows carbon dioxide to be captured at stationary ...
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Terra leaf: art and science for climate change
Terra Leaf is a new start-up venture, with a strong foot in both the art and science world. Not only is Terra Leaf currently developing cutting-edge carbon capture and sequestration technology but the visionaries are also preparing for an art exhibition next month in Mexico. The start up’s product mimics a leaf’s natural processes to remove carbon-dioxide from the air and turn it ...
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The Role of Biochar Machine in the Carbon Credit Market
As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change, carbon credits have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. In this pursuit of a carbon-neutral future, innovative technologies like the biochar machine have gained significance as sustainable solutions that not only sequester carbon but also earn valuable carbon credits. In this article, we ...
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Carbon Dioxide Captured Directly From the Air
NEW YORK, New York (ENS) - The capture of carbon dioxide, CO2, directly from the air has been successfully demonstrated by scientists at Columbia University and Global Research Technologies, LLC, a technology research and development company based in Tucson, Arizona. The 'air extraction' prototype has demonstrated that carbon dioxide can be captured from the atmosphere, the scientists said last ...
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Call to improve climate policies in China
With an energy consumption almost 5 times greater than the European Union, China is predicted to become the world’s largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter by 2010. Environmentalists suggest that it will be impossible to limit global warming if China does not make a formal commitment to emissions reductions. A new study points the way forward for China, suggesting ways to reduce China’s GHG ...
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EP President calls for rapid progress on climate change legislation
EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering called for 'concrete results' in the negotiations on the EU's climate change package before the international climate conference in Poznan in December. He was speaking to MEPs and leading climate and development researchers who met on Wednesday to discuss measures both to meet the future energy demand and to combat climate change on a global level. The event was ...
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EPA Grants First Underground Injection Permits to FutureGen for Illinois Project
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted the first-ever Class VI underground injection permits for carbon dioxide to FutureGen Industrial Alliance Inc., which plans to construct an innovative near zero-emission, coal-fired power plant in southern Illinois. In a statement released Sept. 2, the EPA said it approved a permit proposal for the FutureGen 2.0 carbon capture and sequestration ...
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