; (2) advanced compression technologies for new and existing fossil fuel-fired power plants; (3) technologies to convert carbon dioxide to valuable products and commodities; and (4) advanced carbon dioxide storage technologies that consider a range of storage regimes. (d) Selection The Secretary shall select the Hub under this section on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. The Secretary shall consider applications from National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, multi-institutional collaborations, and other appropriate entities. (e) Duration The Hub established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than 5 years, subject to the availability of appropriations. (f) Renewal Upon the expiration of any period of support of the Hub, the Secretary may renew support for the Hub, on a merit-reviewed basis, for a period of not more than 5 years. (g) Termination Consistent with the existing authorities of the Department, the Secretary may terminate the Hub for cause during the performance period. (h) Funding For each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025, out of any amounts appropriated to the Department to carry out fossil energy research and development activities and not otherwise obligated, the Secretary may use to carry out the Hubs under this section not more than $25,000,000. . (b) Section 1(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ) by amending the item relating to section 963 to read as follows: Sec. 963. Carbon Utilization Research and Development Infrastructure. . 3. Natural gas carbon capture research, development, and demonstration program (a) In general Subtitle F of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 969. Natural gas carbon capture research, development, and demonstration program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Natural gas The term natural gas includes any fuel consisting in whole or in part of— (A) natural gas; (B) liquid petroleum gas