NETL will lend its wealth of knowledge on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) to stakeholders in western Pennsylvania for a special Carbon Capture Symposium Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to provide crucial information and best practices on sustainable energy.

The objective of this invite-only gathering, organized by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council in partnership with the Great Plains Institute and Clean Air Task Force, is to share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges presented by carbon capture, storage, and utilization.

“Given the significant environmental, economic, and employment considerations involved, the goal of the symposium is to share helpful information and discussion on the role of CCUS in Pennsylvania’s decarbonization efforts and energy future,” said James Ferguson, NETL State & Local Partnerships Manager.

“With its vast experience in these subject areas, experts from the Lab will be able to provide constructive input during the Carbon Capture Symposium. This event is another example of how NETL can work with local communities to achieve a clean energy future from the ground up.”

Planned speakers include Emily Grubert, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Carbon Management in FECM, and Sarah Forbes, director of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, White House Council on Environmental Quality, who will serve as the symposium’s keynote speaker.

Other topics to be highlighted during the conference include:

· Shared Goals of Economic Competitiveness and Emissions Reduction

· The Current Landscape for Carbon Management in Pennsylvania: Regional Opportunities, Priorities and Efforts

· Property Issues

· Permitting and Oversight, Long-term Integrity and Financial Assurance

· Carbon Pipelines and Utility Issues

· The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania – Current Discussions

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that drives innovation and delivers technological solutions for an environmentally sustainable and prosperous energy future. By leveraging its world-class talent and research facilities, NETL is ensuring affordable, abundant and reliable energy that drives a robust economy and national security, while developing technologies to manage carbon across the full life cycle, enabling environmental sustainability for all Americans.