Latest US DOE coal funding push misallocates CCS funds, NGO says

Published 23:48 on January 5, 2026 / Last updated at 23:48 on January 5, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals)

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A US DOE funding proposal would divert carbon capture and storage (CCS) funding toward extending coal plant operations rather than advancing transformative capture technology, according to an analysis released on Monday.
A US DOE funding proposal would divert carbon capture and storage (CCS) funding toward extending coal plant operations rather than advancing transformative capture technology, according to an analysis released on Monday.


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