The Biden administration's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector could result in the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at select coal and natural gas power plants.

Although past CCS projects have encountered difficulties, new initiatives are emerging, driven by government support and incentives aimed at tackling climate change. Notable ongoing projects include the reopening of Petra Nova in Texas by Japanese energy company JX Nippon, the Net Power plant in Texas that plans to burn natural gas with inherent emissions capture, and potential projects such as Efficient in Indiana, Lake Charles Power Station in Louisiana, Four Corners Plant in Navajo Nation, Cypress Carbon Capture in Louisiana, and Polk Power Station in Florida. These projects aim to capture and store significant amounts of CO2 emissions from power generation.

As governments worldwide prioritize climate action, these CCS projects represent critical steps towards mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The successful implementation of CCS technology could pave the way for a more sustainable energy future, allowing for the continued use of fossil fuels while reducing their environmental impact.

Source: reuters.com