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Draft Horizon 2020 Work Programme for “Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy” is now available

03 December 2013

CCS is listed under the call Competitive Low - Carbon Energy where the proposals are invited for “Enabling decarbonisation of the fossil fuel-based power sector and energy intensive industry through CCS”.

The EC report on the implementation of the EEPR highlights the importance of the CCS Demonstration Project Network

03 December 2013

The recent European Commission report on the European Energy Programme for Recovery highlights the role the European CCS Demonstration Project Network.

Results of the CCS consultative communication are now available

03 December 2013

A report providing analysis of the responses received shows that there is wide support for the continuation of the EU's CCS demonstration programme, as the best way to demonstrate its technical and economic viability, safe CO2 storage, and improve public perceptions.

CCS is 'essential' for reaching 2050 climate goals, Chris Davies says

03 December 2013

CCS is 'essential' for reaching 2050 climate goals, and immediate steps are required: "Policymakers in Brussels should make it a priority to ensure that at least a few full chain CCS projects are taken forward to operation.

Figueres tells coal: leave most existing reserves in the ground

03 December 2013

During the past few weeks, coal has been a major point of discussion, highlighting CCS's vital role in reducing the emissions from fossil-fuelled power plants.

The United States and Norway bolster ties to accelerate CCS development

03 December 2013

The United States and Norway affirm their continued commitment to enhance the development of technologies that will merge the need for reliable and cost efficient power production with sustainable deployment at large scale to meet the world’s growing demand for energy.

Experts warn of slow CCS progress in the UK

03 December 2013

The CCS technology is not new with different parts of the process having been used for years in the oil and chemical sectors.

ZEP calls for the ETS to be strengthened in an open letter to the Commission President

03 December 2013

Zero Emissions Platform, together with 52 European companies and business associations called on the European Commission to adopt by the end of the year a proposal for a structural reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to provide clear carbon price signal needed to drive low-carbon investments.

The UK Government released its response to the CCS Cost Reduction Task Force’s recommendations

03 December 2013

This document outlines the comprehensive policy developments that have been made to enable the large-scale and commercial deployment of carbon capture and storage projects in the UK, addressing each of the Task Force’s recommendation and supporting actions.

The European Investment Bank confirms details of second round of NER300 sales

03 December 2013

The sale of the remaining 100milion EU allowances of the NER300 funding scheme will start in mid-November and is expected to take place over five months.

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