Wednesday, February 4, 2015

In 2003 George Bush set up international carbon capture and storage venture, a $1 billion project led by US. As of 2/3/15, the project has been cancelled

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2/3/15, "RIP FutureGen: Energy Department Kills Troubled Bush-Era Coal Electricity Project," National Journal, Ben Geman

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"February 27, 2003, Abraham and Dobriansky announce "FutureGen"," energy.gov/management

Secretary Abraham and Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky announce the formation of an ambitious new international effort to advance carbon capture and storage technology as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Secretary states that the U.S. will lead a $1 billion, 10-year public-private-international effort to construct the world's first fossil fuel, pollution-free power plant, known as "FutureGen." Designed by an industrial consortium, the plant will turn coal into a hydrogen-rich gas, rather than burning it directly. The hydrogen would be used to power a turbine or fuel cell to generate electricity or for possible use in a refinery to help upgrade petroleum products. Also announced are plans for creating the "Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum," which will bring together ministerial-level representatives to discuss the growing body of scientific research and emerging technologies for permanently isolating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere."




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