DOE unveils 2030 strategy for carbon capture

New DOE plan targets net-zero with carbon tech

The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a forward-looking draft strategy detailing the expansion of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and direct air capture technologies crucial for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambitious plan predicts a significant rise in CCS facilities across the U.S., from eighteen currently operational to many more in the next decade.

This strategy involves five specific actions: expanding the infrastructure necessary to support larger-scale carbon capture; enhancing regulatory support across federal agencies; focusing on deploying CCS technologies in high-emission industries like cement; increasing community involvement in CCS projects; and strengthening the U.S. role in international climate diplomacy.

Through these initiatives, the DOE aims to lead by example in the fight against climate change, facilitating a transition to a cleaner environment. This strategy not only supports the technical advancement of carbon management but also promotes economic growth through job creation in new green technologies, embodying a comprehensive approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time.