Abby L. Harvey
GHG Monitor
6/12/2015
The Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory last week announced a funding opportunity of up to $3 million to support research into carbon capture from coal-relevant, low concentration CO2 sources. “Technology proposed in this topic area may include, but is not limited to: coal-relevant lifecycle GHG emissions such as those from mining operations; approaches that are part of hybrid CO2 capture/conversion process and CO2 ‘polishing’ steps that address the lower concentrations of residual CO2 resulting from less than 100 [percent] capture,” the FOA says. According to the document, applicants who have successfully completed proof-of-concept analytical studies and simulations in an identified low CO2 concentration market should apply.
The FOA states that DOE anticipates that two projects will be selected, receiving a maximum of $3 million in funding over three years. A 20 percent non-federal cost share must be provided. Projects will be subject to budget reviews every 18 months or less. “At the conclusion of each budget period, projects will be subject to DOE review. A DOE decision will be made as to whether to continue the project based on the success of achieving technical progress with respect to negotiated go/no go decision points,” the FOA says. Applications are due Aug. 3.
