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Who Pays for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) Demonstrations in Developing Countries?

By Francisco Almendra on April 21, 2011

On April 7th, a group of 24 Energy Ministers met in Abu Dhabi for the 2nd Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM). The group represented the governments of countries collectively responsible for over 80% of global energy consumption, and together they agreed to increase efforts to deploy carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) on a commercial scale worldwide.

WRI Summary of S. 699: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011

By Sarah Forbes on April 18, 2011

S.699 authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct a program to demonstrate commercial application of integrated geologic storage projects, and provides a framework for selection criteria for these

CCS Demonstration in Developing Countries: Priorities for a Financing Mechanism for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

Francisco Almendra, Logan West (Tsinghua University), Li Zheng (Tsinghua University), and Sarah Forbes

Working Paper: April, 2011

This working paper explores some of the key issues emerging around the effective financing of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects in developing countries. It presents a series of options and recommendations to international policymakers and agencies working to support CCS development in a non-OECD context.

U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation and CCS

By Sarah Forbes and Micah Ziegler on January 21, 2011

This piece originally appeared on ChinaFAQs.org

US and China Sign Agreement to Advance Clean Energy Research Center (CERC)

January 18, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

This morning, Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and representatives from the Chinese government, including Minister Wan Gang and Minister Zhang Guobao, signed a joint work plan to expand US-China cooperation on the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) that was established in November 2009.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Teleconference: Clean Energy and U.S.-China Relations on Eve of President Hu's Visit to Washington

January 11, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. and BEIJING

Leading Experts in the U.S. and China Discuss Clean Energy and Related Issues Ahead of Presidential Meeting

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and the UNFCCC: Recommendations for Addressing Technical Issues

November, 2010

this policy brief provides context, concise analysis, and recommendations to Parties for addressing carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) issues raised to date in the twin track United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Kyoto Protocol (KP) processes.

Engaging Communities in Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

By Jonathan Lash on November 17, 2010

This piece originally appeared as the Foreword to Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, and Storage Projects.

NEWS RELEASE: Effective Community Engagement Essential for CCS Deployment

November 17, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Building constructive relationships with host communities is crucial for the successful deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a clean energy technology that can help reduce carbon pollution, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, and Storage Projects

November, 2010

This report was designed to provide guidance to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project developers, regulators, and local communities as they engage in discussions regarding potential CCS projects.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media briefing on moving Carbon Capture and Storage projects forward through public engagement

November 11, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Discussion featuring experts, industry and community members

WHAT:

The World Resources Institute (WRI) will launch a new report, Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport and Storage Projects, and host a panel discussion on how to engage people concerned about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects in their backyards.

Department of Energy Selects WRI and Partners for US-China CCS Project

September 2, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Department of Energy announced today the selection of the West Virginia University, the World Resources Institute, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and other partners to implement the US-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC), which will focus on advancing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).

The Challenge and Promise of Carbon Capture and Storage

By Sarah Forbes on August 16, 2010

This article originally appeared in The Solutions Journal.

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