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🗞️ Driving the news: The future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the U.S. faces uncertainty under President Donald Trump, as his administration prioritizes fossil fuel expansion over climate policies
• His new energy secretary, Chris Wright, has not mentioned carbon capture in policy plans, raising concerns about reduced federal support
• However, some industry analysts believe CCS demand will persist due to state-level climate goals
🔭 The context: Under Joe Biden, carbon capture received $12 billion in tax incentives and funding through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, spurring 270 CCS projects
• Republican-led states, including Wyoming, North Dakota, and Louisiana, have adopted their own CCS regulations to manage underground CO₂ storage
• Despite support from some energy sectors, conservative groups argue CCS is costly and an unnecessary subsidy for fossil fuel companies
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: CCS technology is a key tool for reducing CO₂ emissions from power plants and industrial facilities
• A federal rollback on CCS incentives could slow progress on decarbonization, making it harder to meet U.S. and global climate targets
• Some environmental groups oppose CCS, fearing it serves as a justification for continued fossil fuel use rather than transitioning to renewables
⏭️ What's next: With Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, they may attempt to repeal parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, threatening CCS funding
• However, industry advocates warn that without CCS, U.S. industries could lose competitiveness in global markets that are demanding lower-carbon solutions
• Meanwhile, state policies and private investment may help sustain carbon capture efforts despite federal policy shifts
💬 One quote: “In order for these American industries to really remain competitive… their businesses really depend on investing in innovative solutions like carbon management.” — Madelyn Morrison, Carbon Capture Coalition
📈 One stat: The Petra Nova facility in Texas remains the only U.S. power plant capturing and storing CO₂ at a commercial scale
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