Posts Tagged ‘FutureGen’
FutureGen takes $2.8 million loss on sale of first coal plant site
>> Springfield State Journal-Register
The FutureGen Alliance has sold the original site of a clean-coal project near Mattoon for $700,000 after paying $3.5 million for the property in 2008.
Ameren pullout is only latest setback for FutureGen project
>> Chicago Tribune
Six years ago, the backers of the $1 billion FutureGen project imagined a public-private partnership to produce a first-of-its-kind, zero-emissions coal-fired power plant in Mattoon, Ill. From that point on, it seemed nothing could go right for FutureGen.
Ameren’s role in FutureGen project could be resolved soon
>> Springfield State Journal-Register
Even as test drilling continues in eastern Morgan County, key parties are trying to work out the role of Ameren Corp. and a soon-to-close power plant in connection with the $1.3 billion coal-gasification process.
FutureGen carbon capture project hits snag as Ameren backs out
>> New York Times
The leading American effort to capture carbon dioxide from coal plants has hit a stumbling block that could imperil the project and set back a promising technology for addressing global warming, people involved in the venture said.
New head of Illinois Power Agency snubs Quinn initiatives
>> Crain's Chicago Business
Arlene Juracek, recently named by Gov. Pat Quinn to head the Illinois Power Agency, has swiftly reversed several Quinn-backed initiatives to foster development of renewable energy in the state, as well as the federally subsidized FutureGen “clean-coal” plant.
More FutureGen hearings planned before decision
>> The Southern
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to conduct a second round of hearings next spring to gather feedback on potential spots in Illinois to store carbon dioxide underground as part of its FutureGen clean-coal project.
FutureGen backers downplay residents’ concerns about project
>> Jacksonville (IL) Journal Courier
More than 300 people in a rural Illinois county selected Monday as the site for CO2 storage from the proposed carbon-capture power plant have signed a petition opposing the project, raising concerns about liability and eminent domain.
Illinois county in the running for two major ‘clean’ coal projects
>> Springfield State Journal-Register
Officials in Christian County, who learned this week the county was among four finalists for the $1 billion FutureGen carbon-storage project, also are hoping for a decision in early January on the $3.5 billion Taylorville Energy Center.
FutureGen narrows list of potential sites to four Illinois cities
>> Bloomington Pantagraph
The list of communities vying to play a role in a revamped “clean” coal project known as FutureGen has been pared to four.
Six Illinois cities vie to store FutureGen’s carbon dioxide
>> Associated Press
The companies working with the federal government to develop the FutureGen “clean coal” project said Tuesday that they have received six bids from prospective carbon-storage sites around Illinois.
