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The crisis in Ukraine and subsequent events on the world stage have demonstrated how crucial it is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and deploy clean energy technologies—and how critical the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s (FECM) work is to that transition.
At CERAWeek this month, I highlighted the importance of our work during meetings with government and energy sector leaders. Read our CERAWeek recap blog post to learn more about our discussions on tackling the climate crisis, developing technologies to manage carbon emissions and advancing the energy transition.
This month also saw the release of The Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage Supply Chain Review: Deep Dive Assessment, one of 13 deep-dive assessments developed for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report, America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition. You can read the quick takeaways on why carbon capture and storage (CCS) was determined to carry low supply chain risk in our new blog post and fact sheet.
As we head into April, watch your inbox for a Save the Date for the Carbon Negative Shot seminar we are planning for this summer!
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Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Wilcox
Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
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The Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage Supply Chain Assessment:
Advancing CCS Carries Low Supply Chain Risk
Read our blog post on the recently released Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment to learn why CCS poses a low supply chain risk and how CCS deployment would provide opportunities for near-term job growth, supply chain diversity and more CCS research leading to innovations in carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and conversion technologies.
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What's New in Carbon Management
DOE Acts to Address Oil Supply Disruptions and Ensure Energy Security
In response to the global supply disruptions caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, DOE has taken several steps to shore up global energy security, work with other International Energy Agency member countries, boost the nation’s fuel supply and help lower energy prices for Americans. Learn more about the recent emergency drawdown from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and two new liquified natural gas export authorizations.
DOE Invests $2.4 Million for Next-Generation Energy Storage Technologies
Three FECM-funded projects will advance novel thermal and hydrogen energy storage technologies toward increased duration, reliability and affordability. Learn More
FECM Discusses R&D Priorities and Direction at CERAWeek 2022
At CERAWeek 2022—an annual conference that brings global industry leaders, government officials and policymakers together to advance ideas and solutions across the energy landscape—Dr. Wilcox and other DOE experts participated in panels and meetings to discuss FECM’s role in helping the nation achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Keep Reading
States Can Play a Critical Role in FECM’s Carbon Management Work
Dr. Wilcox joined a panel of DOE leaders at last month’s National Association of State Energy Officials Energy Policy Outlook Conference to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. She shared how FECM can partner with states to build community engagement and bolster the regulatory framework necessary for permitting the geological storage of CO2. Read More
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 NETL Drives Commercialization of Carbon Capture Technologies
Several innovative carbon capture technologies supported by NETL have been licensed for use in next-generation commercial applications to capture CO2 from power and industrial plants.
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Over the past few weeks we have shared Q&A spotlights for two students currently conducting research through FECM’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU-OMI) Program. Find out what excites them about science, technology, engineering and math studies and how their research can contribute to our clean energy future.
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Coming up on FECM social media
- March 28 - April 1: Women in STEM & Carbon Management Trailblazers
- April 4-8: FECM’s Strategic Vision
- April 11-15: Carbon Dioxide Removal & Conversion
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