U.S. coal industry leaders and politicians are urging the federal government to fund carbon capture and storage solutions, with two projects topping the list. Project Tundra, which would retrofit existing plants to capture carbon for use in enhanced oil recovery, and the Allam Cycle pilot, which uses compressed carbon to drive turbines. Since the release of a National Coal Council report in 2015 calling for more financial support, $86.5m has been provided, with legislation set to bring another $30m next year.
North Dakota coal industry leaders and politicians are urging the federal government to fund carbon capture and storage solutions, with two projects topping the list. Project Tundra, which would retrofit existing plants to capture carbon for use in enhanced oil recovery, and the Allam Cycle pilot, which uses compressed carbon to drive turbines. Since the release of a National Coal Council report in 2015 calling for more financial support, $86.5m has been provided, with legislation set to bring another $30m next year.