Mar 03, 2008FutureGen Alliance - Response to DOE's Request for Information

The FutureGen Alliance has unwavering support for FutureGen at Mattoon and is interested in working with DOE on a path forward. FutureGen at Mattoon moves near-zero emission coal technology, including capture and sequestration, farther and faster than any other project in the world. DOE's restructured approach falls short of the national need in many respects, including the schedule, the technical approach, and the business model proposed. If DOE chooses to pursue other projects, they should be complements to, not substitutes for, FutureGen at Mattoon.

Feb 06, 2008FutureGen Alliance Statement - Response to Samuel Bodman's Letter to the Editor

The FutureGen Alliance respectfully disagrees with Secretary Bodman's assertion that IGCC technology is so mature that testing it in integration with carbon capture and sequestration is unnecessary.

Jan 31, 2008FutureGen Fact Check

On January 30, the Department of Energy proposed a major restructuring of the FutureGen project. This document corrects inaccuracies in the DOE's press release and statements made by DOE officials during a conference call with reporters on January 30, 2008.

Jan 18, 2008FutureGen Alliance CEO reacts to DOE decision to hold approval of carbon capture site

FutureGen Alliance CEO Mike Mudd discusses rising cost of carbon capture and sequestration project.

Dec 20, 2007FutureGen Final Site Announcement Video Webcast

View the archived webcast video of the FutureGen final site announcement from December 18, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Registration required.)

May 08, 2008FutureGen chairman urges key Senate committee to continue funding for FutureGen at Mattoon

The United States is facing an enormous challenge to address climate change, and the FutureGen project at Mattoon, Ill. is a reasonable and necessary investment to advance near-zero emission coal-fueled power technology with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), FutureGen Alliance Chairman Paul Thompson told members of a key Senate panel today.

Apr 16, 2008FutureGen chairman urges House panel not to abandon progress at Mattoon

FutureGen at Mattoon is further along than any other project in the world to advance near-zero emission coal-fueled power technology with carbon capture and sequestration and the nation cannot afford to abandon this progress to a restructured program proposed by the Department of Energy, FutureGen Alliance Chairman Paul Thompson told a House panel today.

Apr 09, 2008FutureGen CEO Tells Senate Panel Climate Policy Success Depends on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology

FutureGen Alliance Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Mudd told a Senate committee today that any climate change legislation Congress approves will depend on large-scale projects with carbon capture and sequestration technology like that which would be used at the FutureGen facility slated for construction at Mattoon, Ill.

Feb 07, 2008FutureGen Alliance Board Unanimously Agrees that FutureGen at Mattoon Remains in the Public Interest

The FutureGen Alliance Board of Directors reaffirmed the importance of proceeding with the development of the FutureGen facility in Mattoon, Illinois during a Board meeting held this week at the host site.

Jan 30, 2008FutureGen Alliance Remains Committed to Mattoon Site

FutureGen Alliance Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Mudd released the following statement in reaction to the January 29 meeting between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Illinois congressional delegation.

May 08, 2008Senate appropriators work to save original FutureGen

Source: E&E News

May 09, 2008Energy secretary talks about FutureGen alternatives

Source: Houston Chronicle

Apr 17, 2008The Future of FutureGen (pdf)

Source: EnergyBiz Magazine

Feb 12, 2008Mattoon's FutureGen energy plant would share its science

Source: STLtoday

Feb 07, 2008"Clean" Coal Power Plant Canceled--Hydrogen Economy, Too

Source: Scientific American