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The document highlights that Burundi possesses significant superhot rock geothermal resources, with just 1% of its endowment capable of providing 36 GW of energy capacity. While unlikely to meet Burundi's 2030 emissions reduction goals, the technology offers a low-land-footprint, 24/7 renewable energy source that could reduce energy poverty and attract foreign investment.

The Clean Air Task Force asserts that the current TEN-E proposal fails to support EU decarbonization by excluding CO2 storage and non-pipeline transport (such as ships, barges, rail, and trucks). The document argues that because geologic storage is unequally distributed across Europe, cross-border storage is a prerequisite for a level playing field in the Single Market. It claims the exclusion of storage contradicts the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, increases investor risk, and ignores the fact that climate mitigation only materializes at the point of permanent storage.

The document highlights that just 1% of Canada's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 490 GW of energy capacity, exceeding the country's projected 2050 electricity demand of 899,783 GWh. It argues that this technology offers a low-land-footprint alternative to other renewables and a transition pathway for oil and gas workers.

The document outlines the three-stage process of CCS—capture, transport, and storage—and argues that these technologies are essential for decarbonizing Michigan's hard-to-abate industrial facilities. It highlights Michigan's significant geologic storage capacity, estimated at over 45 billion metric tons of CO2, and the role of the 45Q tax credit in incentivizing projects. The text notes that Michigan already has operational commercial CCS, such as the Core Energy, LLC project, and identifies 126 eligible power and industrial facilities for tax credits.

The analysis finds a significant funding gap for European carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects that cannot recover costs through carbon pricing alone. By 2023, 55% of excess costs are uncovered, and a total shortfall of €10 billion is projected by 2030. While some countries like Norway, the UK, and the Netherlands have established specific incentive schemes, the report argues that additional targeted funding is required, particularly for high-cost sectors, to kickstart deployment and develop infrastructure.

The study evaluates 19 scenarios for decarbonising Poland's power system by 2050, concluding that a technology-inclusive strategy is essential for reliability and cost-effectiveness. It identifies wind and solar as cornerstones but emphasizes the need for 'clean firm power' to replace coal, which currently provides 70% of dispatchable generation. The report warns that excluding options like nuclear power or carbon capture could triple the required energy infrastructure and significantly increase costs. Key recommendations include expanding onshore wind to approximately 70 GW, establishing a nuclear fleet exceeding 8 GW, and implementing natural gas plants with carbon capture.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) argues that while SMRs are critical for the EU's 2050 climate neutrality goal, current frameworks are inadequate. The proposed roadmap includes: (I) a dedicated EU SMR Strategy to ensure technology neutrality; (II) streamlining State Aid approvals to a six-month limit and adopting diverse financing models like Regulated Asset Base (RAB) and Mankala; and (III) coordinating international finance via the European Investment Bank (EIB). CATF emphasizes the need for 'fast mover' technology selection to achieve economies of scale, noting that factory-based construction could reduce costs by 20–25% and delivery times by 50%. The brief also highlights a significant workforce gap, estimating a need for 180,000–250,000 new professionals by 2050.

The document critiques the over-reliance on Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in EU energy policy, noting that while it provides a project-level cost snapshot, it fails to account for system-wide needs, dispatchability, and the full cost to ratepayers. It advocates for a systems-level approach that integrates diverse generation, storage, and demand-response technologies to ensure a reliable, low-carbon grid.

The report argues that Poland requires a stable, enduring regulatory framework and a diversified technology portfolio to achieve a resilient and socially responsible energy transition. It proposes four guiding principles: technology optionality, proactive long-term infrastructure planning, public participation to ensure social fairness, and cross-regional and international cooperation. Specific policy recommendations include accelerating the departure from coal by combining onshore wind with nuclear energy and gas equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS), advancing first CCS projects to Final Investment Decision, and exploring Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and superhot rock geothermal energy (above 400 degrees Celsius) for firm power and heat.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) seeks $20 million over three years to accelerate the global deployment of carbon management technologies by 2050. The organization focuses on establishing government-funded innovation and commercialization programs in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. CATF argues that carbon capture is essential for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, and aviation, and for achieving negative emissions. Current deployment is hindered by cost barriers, technology risks, and a lack of infrastructure and pollution standards. In the U.S., CATF leverages the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, while in Europe, it advocates for a comprehensive EU policy framework to scale up the approximately 70 planned projects. The strategy involves using first-mover nations to drive cost reductions and learning, which will then facilitate technology transfer to emerging markets in Asia and other regions.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) advocates for the use of the Clean Air Act to enforce stringent emissions standards on U.S. power plants. Their goal is to eliminate domestic power sector carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and reduce air toxics, smog, and soot to protect public health, particularly in vulnerable communities. CATF's strategies include pushing for protective carbon dioxide performance standards, updating the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards (MATS), tightening National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and enforcing 'Good Neighbor' provisions to prevent upwind states from polluting downwind areas.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is implementing an Africa-led program to address energy poverty and economic development by expanding energy access and building a foundation for decarbonization. The program emphasizes the need for centralized grids and industrial energy use over a limited focus on micro-grids and solar home systems. Key activities include developing energy transition modeling for Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing technology innovation hubs in West and East Africa, and improving the financial health of utilities. CATF is seeking $10 million over five years to scale these efforts, with current projects in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, and scoping activities in Rwanda and West Africa Power Pool member countries.

The document asserts that CCS is essential to avoid a 2-degree Celsius temperature rise, as it is the only large-scale abatement option for many industrial sources. It highlights that the IEA projects a need for 6,000 million tonnes of CO2 reduction via CCS by 2050. The text argues that CCS is cost-competitive, especially when paired with enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and can be more economical than intermittent renewables when accounting for system balancing and transmission costs.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is seeking $10 million over five years to implement a strategy for decarbonization in the Middle East. The initiative focuses on transitioning the region away from unabated fossil fuels, diversifying economies, and establishing a shared climate vision among Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Key objectives include reducing methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030 and deploying technologies such as carbon management, zero-carbon fuels, and nuclear energy.

The document advocates for the use of nuclear energy orderbooks in Europe to avoid the inefficiencies of fragmented deployment. It explains that by shifting from design evolution to design standardisation and serial replication, the EU can leverage 'learning by doing' effects to lower average unit costs, strengthen supply chains, and overcome regulatory and financing barriers.

The Porthos project is a pioneer CCS initiative designed to transport and store CO2 from the Port of Rotterdam in depleted gas fields under the North Sea. It is presented as a critical component for the Netherlands to meet its target of reducing CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030, as the industrial sector must reduce emissions by 60% in that timeframe. Porthos is expected to provide approximately 17% of the total intended industrial CO2 reduction for 2030 and address 11% of the Port of Rotterdam's emissions. The project's infrastructure is designed for a capacity of 10 Mt CO2 per year, with a projected total storage of 37 million tonnes over 15 years. However, the project's commencement depends on a final decision by the Raad van State regarding nitrogen emission impacts on Natura 2000 areas.

The document details the geological composition and tectonic setting of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, highlighting its location at a divergent plate boundary. It provides statistics on superhot rock (SHR) drilling, specifically the IDDP-2 well, and describes the operations of the existing Reykjanes geothermal power station.

The document presents superhot rock (SHR) energy as a high-energy-density, zero-carbon alternative to conventional geothermal systems, which are currently limited to 16 GW globally. SHR targets conditions of 400°C or hotter to produce up to ten times the energy of current geothermal wells. The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) identifies key technical hurdles in deep drilling and reservoir development and seeks $12.5 million over three years to drive awareness, map commercial opportunities, and support regulatory frameworks for seismicity and groundwater protection.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) identifies zero-carbon fuels like hydrogen and ammonia as essential for decarbonizing sectors where electrification is not commercially viable, such as aviation, maritime shipping, and ironmaking. CATF aims to overcome barriers including high costs, infrastructure gaps, and lack of policy support through a strategy that includes promoting hydrogen hubs, establishing clean fuel standards, and facilitating global trade. To implement these strategies over the next three years, CATF seeks $12 million in funding for capacity building, technical analysis, and support for first-mover projects.

The fact sheet outlines the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in decarbonizing Bulgaria's industrial sectors, particularly cement, chemicals, and refining. It highlights Bulgaria's high emission intensity in the EU and identifies significant geological storage potential, including the Pleven saline aquifer. The document details the ANRAV project as a pioneering CCS initiative in Eastern Europe and recommends the development of a comprehensive national carbon management strategy and the creation of low-carbon industrial clusters.