Issued in 2010
December 16, 2010
Prestigious "Coal-Fired Project of the Year" Award Goes to Plant Demonstrating Innovative DOE-Funded Technology
An innovative project demonstrating DryFiningTM technology, a more cost-effective way to control coal-based power plant emissions, has been named the 2010 Coal-Fired Project of the Year.
December 01, 2010
Third Carbon Sequestration Atlas Estimates Up to 5,700 Years of CO2 Storage Potential in U.S. and Portions of Canada
There could be as much as 5,700 years of CO2 storage potential available in geologic formations in the United States and portions of Canada, according to the latest edition of DOE's Carbon Sequestration Atlas.
November 30, 2010
New DOE-Sponsored Study Helps Advance Scientific Understanding of Potential CO2 Storage Impacts
A new U.S. Department of Energy sponsored study has confirmed earlier research showing that proper site selection and monitoring is essential for helping anticipate and mitigate possible risks of CCS.
November 15, 2010
NETL's High-Speed Imaging System Successfully Applied in Medicine, Broad Spectrum of Industry
A groundbreaking DOE-developed imaging system originally designed to help create cleaner fossil energy processes is finding successful applications in a wide range of other industries.
November 09, 2010
World Gasification Database Now Available from DOE
A database just released by DOE documents the worldwide growth of gasification, the expected technology of choice for future coal-based plants.
November 04, 2010
DOE-Sponsored Field Test Finds Potential for Permanent Storage of CO2 in Lignite Seams
A field test sponsored by DOE has demonstrated that opportunities to permanently store carbon in unmineable seams of lignite may be more widespread than previously documented.
November 02, 2010
Innovative Telemetry System Will Help Tap Hard-to-Reach Natural Gas Resources
The commercialization of an innovative telemetry communications system developed through a DOE research program will help U.S. producers tap previously hard-to-reach natural gas resources deep underground.
October 13, 2010
National Lab Celebrates a Century of Science
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, NETL today launched its Regional University Alliance and dedicated the Energy Challenge, an interactive energy exhibit for kids, with an event at the Carnegie Science Center.
October 06, 2010
FutureGen Industrial Alliance Announces Carbon Storage Site Selection Process for FutureGen 2.0
The FutureGen Industrial Alliance today announced details of a process that will lead to the selection of an Illinois site for the storage of CO2 collected at FutureGen 2.0.
October 05, 2010
DOE Manual Studies 11 Major CO2 Geologic Storage Formations
A comprehensive study of 11 geologic formations suitable for permanent underground CO2 storage is contained in a new manual issued by the U.S. Department of Energy.
October 01, 2010
Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy to Depart Nov. 4
Dr. James J. Markowsky, who has spearheaded DOE's efforts in the development of CCS technologies for the past two years, has announced he will resign as Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy effective Nov. 4.
September 28, 2010
Department of Energy Formally Commits $1 Billion in Recovery Act Funding to FutureGen 2.0
DOE has signed final cooperative agreements with the FutureGen Industrial Alliance and Ameren Energy Resources that formally commit $1 billion in Recovery Act funding to build FutureGen 2.0.
September 27, 2010
Projects Selected to Boost Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources
Ten projects aimed at increasing the nation's supply of "unconventional" fossil energy, reducing potential environmental impacts, and expanding CO2 storage options have been selected for further development by DOE.
September 23, 2010
"Sour" Gas Streams Safe for Carbon Sequestration, DOE-Sponsored Study Shows
Gas streams containing high levels of both CO2 and hydrogen sulfide can be safely used for CCS, according to results from a field test completed by the PCOR Partnership.
September 16, 2010
Secretary Chu Announces Simulation-Based Engineering User Center
U.S DOE Secretary Steven Chu today announced the creation of the Simulation-Based Engineering User Center that will facilitate collaborative computational research for energy applications.
September 14, 2010
Projects Selected to Advance Innovative Materials for Fossil Energy Power Systems
Four projects that will develop capabilities for designing sophisticated materials that can withstand the harsh environments of advanced fossil energy power systems have been selected by DOE.
September 08, 2010
Secretary Chu Announces Carbon Capture and Storage Simulation Initiative
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the creation of the Carbon Capture and Storage Simulation Initiative with an investment of up to $40 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
September 07, 2010
New Recovery Act Funding Boosts Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Research and Development
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the selection of 22 projects that will accelerate carbon capture and storage research and development for industrial sources.
September 02, 2010
DOE National Laboratory Releases Annual Accomplishments Report
Energy research and technology development achievements, including advances in clean fossil-based systems with carbon capture and storage, are highlighted in the just-released National Energy Technology Laboratory¿s 2009 Accomplishments report.
September 01, 2010
Projects To Develop Novel Monitoring Networks for Advanced Power Systems Selected
Five projects that will develop technologically sophisticated monitoring networks for advanced fossil energy power systems have been selected for continued research by DOE.
August 25, 2010
DOE National Laboratory Breakthrough Could Enhance Use of Domestic Natural Gas, Methane Hydrate Resources
A process and related technology that could enhance the nation's ability to use natural gas and vast methane hydrate energy resources has been developed by researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory.
August 20, 2010
Department of Energy and FutureGen Alliance Discuss Next Steps for FutureGen 2.0 in Illinois
Officials from DOE, the state of Illinois, Ameren, Babcock & Wilcox, American Air Liquide and the FutureGen Alliance discussed the next steps for FutureGen 2.0.
August 19, 2010
DOE Regional Partnership Successfully Demonstrates Terrestrial CO2 Storage Practices in Great Plains Region of U.S. and Canada
A field test demonstrating the best approaches for terrestrial carbon dioxide storage in the heartland of North America has been successfully completed by one of the DOE's seven Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships.
August 18, 2010
DOE Selects Projects to Advance Technologies for the Co-Production of Power and Hydrogen, Fuels or Chemicals from Coal-Biomass Feedstocks
Eight projects that will focus on gasification of coal/biomass to produce synthetic gas have been selected for further development by the U.S. Department of Energy.
August 12, 2010
Federal Task Force Sends Recommendations to President on Fostering Clean Coal Technology
The Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force delivered a series of recommendations to the President today on overcoming the barriers to the widespread, cost-effective deployment of CCS within 10 years.
August 11, 2010
Department of Energy Announces 15 Projects Aimed at Secure Underground Storage of CO2
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selection of 15 projects to develop technologies aimed at safely and economically storing CO2 in geologic formations.
August 05, 2010
Secretary Chu Announces FutureGen 2.0
Secretary Chu and Senator Durbin announce award of $1 billion in Recovery Act funding to the FutureGen Alliance, Ameren Energy Resources, Babcock & Wilcox, and Air Liquide Process & Construction, Inc. to build FutureGen 2.0.
August 04, 2010
Seven Universities Selected To Conduct Advanced Turbine Technology Studies
Seven universities have been selected by DOE to conduct advanced turbine technology studies under the Office of Fossil Energy's University Turbine Systems Research Program.
July 28, 2010
DOE Collaboration with National Geographic's JASON Project Yields Three CODiE Awards
The JASON Project's multimedia energy curriculum has earned three CODiE Awards from the SIIA and was developed with assistance from FE's NETL
July 27, 2010
New Projects Set to Target Efficiency, Environmental Gains at Advanced Coal Gasification Facilities
Four projects that will demonstrate an innovative technology that could eventually enhance hydrogen fuel production, lower greenhouse gas emissions from advanced coal gasification power systems have been selected by DOE.
July 26, 2010
Successful Clean Coal Technology Licensed for Commercial Application
The U.S. Department of Energy has received the first installment from a repayment agreement for the Liquid Phase Methanol Process.
July 23, 2010
DOE Launches "Gasifipedia" Website
FE's NETL has launched a new public website called "Gasifipedia," a comprehensive online collection of resources to promote better understanding of gasification technology.
July 22, 2010
Secretary Chu Announces Six Projects to Convert Captured CO2 Emissions from Industrial Sources into Useful Products
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the selections of six projects that aim to find ways of converting captured CO2 emissions from industrial sources into useful products such as fuel, plastics, cement, and fertilizers.
July 20, 2010
U.S. Partners with Canada to Renew Funding for World's Largest International CO2 Storage Project in Depleted Oil Fields
DOE and Natural Resources Canada announced today a total of $5.2 million has been committed by the two governments to bring a benchmark carbon dioxide injection project to successful conclusion in 2011.
July 09, 2010
Clean Energy Projects Kick Off U.S.-China Collaborative R&D Initiative
Three clean energy technology projects resulting from a 2009 agreement between the US and China are kicking off a new collaborative research effort that will focus on managing CO2 emissions and reducing the environmental impact of energy production.
July 08, 2010
NETL Technologies Garner R&D 100 Awards
Two technologies developed by the Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory have won R&D 100 Awards for 2010.
July 07, 2010
Ten Projects Selected by DOE to Advance State-of-the-Art Carbon Capture from Coal Power Plants
Ten projects aimed at developing advanced technologies for capturing CO2 from coal combustion have been selected by DOE under its Innovations for Existing Plants Program.
July 06, 2010
Research Projects to Convert Captured CO2 Emissions to Useful Products
Research to help find ways of converting into useful products CO2 captured from emissions of power plants and industrial facilities will be conducted by six projects announced today by DOE.
June 28, 2010
DOE-Sponsored Field Test Demonstrates Viability of Simultaneous CO2 Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery in Carbonate Reservoirs
A field test conducted by a DOE team of regional partners has demonstrated that using CO2 in an EOR method dubbed "huff-and-puff" can help assess the carbon storage potential of geologic formations.
June 23, 2010
Successful Oil and Gas Technology Transfer Program Extended to 2015
The Stripper Well Consortium - a program that has successfully provided and transferred technological advances to small, independent oil and gas operators over the past nine years - has been extended to 2015 by DOE.
June 18, 2010
DOE Signs Cooperative Agreement for Carbon Capture Project
The U.S. Department of Energy has signed a cooperative agreement with NRG Energy Inc. for the "Parish Post-Combustion CO2 Capture and Sequestration Project."
June 16, 2010
Alabama Project Testing Potential for Combining CO2 Storage with Enhanced Methane Recovery
Field testing the potential for combining geologic CO2 storage with enhanced methane recovery is underway at a site in Alabama by a DOE team of regional partners.
June 10, 2010
Large-Scale Industrial CCS Projects Selected for Continued Testing
Three Recovery Act funded projects have been selected by DOE to continue testing large-scale carbon capture and storage from industrial sources.
June 09, 2010
Award-Winning DOE Technology Scores Success in Carbon Storage Project
The ability to detect and track the movement of CO2 in underground geologic storage reservoirs has been successfully demonstrated at a New Mexico test site.
May 20, 2010
Four Minority Universities Selected for Fossil Energy Research Grants
Four research projects have been selected to receive grants as part of DOE's annual competition for fossil energy research ideas from the nation's historically black colleges and universities and other minority institutions.
May 13, 2010
Seven Projects Aimed at Advancing Coal Research Selected for DOE's University Coal Research Program
Seven projects aimed at advancing coal research and development while providing research exposure to a new generation of scientists and engineers have been selected to participate in DOE's University Coal Research Program.
April 22, 2010
Exemplary Hurricane Damage Cleanup Earns Petroleum Reserve Coveted Environmental Award
An exceptional waste management project at a Texas SPR site following Hurricane Ike in 2008 has won a DOE EStar Award for Waste/Pollution Prevention.
April 20, 2010
Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration 2010 Now Accepting Applications
Students and early career professionals can gain hands-on experience in areas related to CCS by participating in the Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration (RECS) program.
April 01, 2010
Anthony Cugini Named Director of DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory
Anthony V. Cugini, a senior scientist with a range of research experience and interests over a wide cross section of energy and environmental technologies, has been named director of DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory.
March 30, 2010
Results from DOE Expedition Confirm Existence of Resource-Quality Gas Hydrate in Gulf of Mexico
Gas hydrate, a potentially immense energy resource, occurs at high saturations within reservoir-quality sands in the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports released by FE¿s National Energy Technology Lab.
March 15, 2010
Illinois CO2 Injection Project Moves Another Step Forward
The recent completion of a 3-D seismic survey at a large Illinois CO2 injection test site is an important step forward for the CCS project's planned early 2011 startup.
March 12, 2010
DOE Awards Cooperative Agreement for Innovative Electric Generation Facility with Pre-Combustion CO2 Capture and Storage
DOE has awarded a cooperative agreement to Summit Texas Clean Energy, LLC, for the Texas Clean Energy Project to design, build, and demonstrate an IGCC electric generating facility, complete with co-production of high-value products and CCS.
March 12, 2010
DOE Awards Cooperative Agreement for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Project
DOE has awarded a cooperative agreement to AEP for the Mountaineer Commercial-Scale CCS Project to design, construct, and operate a system that will capture and store CO2.
March 11, 2010
Innovative Drying Technology Extracts More Energy from High Moisture Coal
An innovative coal-drying technology that will extract more energy from high moisture coal at less cost and simultaneously reduce potentially harmful emissions is ready for commercial use after successful testing at a Minnesota electric utility.
March 09, 2010
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 Recovery Act.
March 01, 2010
Alabama Injection Project Aimed at Enhanced Oil Recovery, Testing Important Geologic CO2 Storage
Carbon dioxide injection has started in a pilot study of CO2 enhanced oil recovery in the Citronelle Field of Mobile County, Alabama.
February 03, 2010
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy.
February 01, 2010
President Requests $760.4 Million for Fossil Energy Programs
President Obama's FY 2011 budget seeks $760.4 million for the Office of Fossil Energy to support improved energy security and rapid development of climate-oriented technology.
January 13, 2010
DOE Publishes Best Practices Manual for Public Outreach and Education for Carbon Storage Projects
DOE's Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships program has released a new manual to recommend best practices for public outreach and education for CO2 storage projects.
January 12, 2010
Milestone Project Demonstrates Innovative Mercury Emissions Reduction Technology
An innovative technology that could potentially help coal-based power generation facilities comply with anticipated new mercury emissions standards was successfully demonstrated in a recently concluded milestone project at a Michigan power plant.
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