DOE's Office of Fossil Energy (FE) advances transformative science and innovative technologies that enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels. Fossil energy sources constitute over 80% of the country’s total energy use and are important to the Nation’s security, economic prosperity, and growth.
The Office of Clean Coal and Carbon Management is focused on the following research and development (R&D) activities:
- Transforming Fossil Energy Systems for the Future
- Drive technology solutions for a resilient 21st century grid
- Managing Carbon with Confidence
- Advance technologies to cost-effectively capture and securely store carbon across the economy
- Reimaging Coal – Advanced Rare Earth Elements, Critical Minerals, and Coal Products Technologies
- Explore developing high-value products as well as sustainable extraction and processing methods
- Accelerate product pathways
- Visit FE’s Division of Minerals Sustainability webpage to learn more
- Creating Opportunities with Analysis and Engagement
- Generate opportunities for advanced coal and carbon management technologies, using expert analysis and strategic engagement
These R&D activities will allow coal to remain a strategic resource for the nation while enhancing environmental protection.
Program Areas
FE's Advanced Energy Systems program focuses on improving the efficiency of coal-based power systems.
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FE’s Crosscutting Research program serves as a bridge between basic and applied research.
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The Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage R&D Program advances safe, cost-effective, capture and permanent geologic storage and/or use of CO2.
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Our Major Demonstrations program works in partnership with industry to develop and demonstrate advanced CCUS technologies at commercial-scale.
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The Office of Fossil Energy's Clean Coal and Carbon Management Program and the National Energy Technology Laboratory conduct systems analysis.
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DOE works with international partners to conduct research and development on advanced fossil and carbon capture and storage technologies.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) provides up-to-date data and analysis on coal production, use, and trends.
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The Office of Fossil Energy partners with industry, academia, and research facilities to further the development of advanced fossil technologies.
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DOE's Office of the Chief Financial Officer provides detailed information on the Department's annual budget across offices and programs.
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June 15, 2021
Six R&D projects aim to decrease cost barriers to deploying the clean energy technology needed to eliminate greenhouse emissions.
June 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced the selection of three projects to receive $1.5 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development (R&D) to explore how carbon-based ...
June 4, 2021
DOE today announced that it has selected the West Virginia University Research Corporation to receive $5 million for the research and development of an advanced component that can improve the ability of thermal power plants, low-carbon power ...
April 16, 2021
DOE to Invest $6 Million Putting Coal Waste to Work Creating Products for the Clean Energy Economy