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US Lawmakers Accuse DOE of Illegally Diverting Carbon Capture Funds
California's first carbon capture and storage facility, Carbon TerraVault 1 by California Resources Corporation (CRC), became operational in Kern County's Elk Hills oil field in May. While intended to significantly contribute to California's 2045 carbon neutrality goal, the project is currently facing a lawsuit from local and environmental groups over unaddressed pollution, health, and safety concerns.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Senator Patty Murray have sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing the Department of Energy (DOE) of illegally diverting $350 million in funds specifically allocated for carbon capture programs to instead subsidize coal plants. The lawmakers demand an immediate halt to these plans, arguing that this action undercuts congressional efforts to advance clean, affordable energy.
GE Vernova has completed its new $110 million Frontier Campus at its Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, dedicated to advancing carbon capture technologies. The cutting-edge facility is designed to drive down the energy use and capital expenditure of carbon capture while developing advanced power conversion technologies, creating 75 new jobs.
The Bottom Line
Recent developments highlight both the accelerating deployment of carbon capture projects globally and the persistent challenges, including funding controversies and local opposition, that continue to shape the sector's trajectory.
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