Press Releases

Community Corner: Deal signed for purchase of the Meredosia power plant
March 1, 2013
In late 2011, the Meredosia Energy Center (MEC) closed its doors. At the time, Ameren Energy Resources pledged to work with the Alliance to make portions of the MEC available to the FutureGen 2.0 project. Ameren Energy Resources fulfilled that pledge when a contract was executed for the sale of a portion of the MEC to the Alliance in January 2013.

FutureGen Alliance Affirms Morgan County as the Preferred CO2 Storage Site for FutureGen 2.0
July 17, 2012
The FutureGen Alliance today affirmed that Morgan County will remain the preferred location for a carbon dioxide (CO2) storage site and that the Alliance will no longer maintain alternate sites in Christian and Douglas Counties. Recent geologic testing and engineering studies have confirmed that the Morgan County site is an excellent location for CO2 storage.

FutureGen Alliance Closes Deal Returning Mattoon Land to Coles Together
January 26, 2012
The FutureGen Alliance announced today it has finalized the sale of the land originally purchased from Coles Together for the original FutureGen project. The conclusion of this transaction will allow Coles Together to continue to pursue economic development opportunities for the site and the Alliance will redirect funds from the sale to the FutureGen 2.0 project in Morgan County.

FutureGen 2.0 Geologic Characterization Well Successfully and Safely Completed
December 20, 2011
The FutureGen Alliance announced today it has successfully completed drilling the characterization well at the FutureGen 2.0 carbon dioxide (CO2) storage site in Morgan County, and that preliminary data indicates that the local Illinois geology is suitable for CO2 storage.

FutureGen Alliance Negotiating Option to Purchase Part of Meredosia Energy Center for Advanced Coal Power Project
November 28, 2011
The FutureGen Alliance announced today that it is negotiating an option to purchase portions of the Meredosia Energy Center from Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER), the holding company for merchant generation for Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE).

FutureGen Alliance Board of Directors to Meet in Morgan County, Illinois
April 27, 2011
The FutureGen Alliance has announced that it will hold a two-day meeting of its board of directors in Morgan County May 3 and 4. The Alliance will also host an open house on Tuesday, May 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at its new offices at 73 Central Park Plaza in Jacksonville.

FutureGen Alliance announces creation of FutureGen Citizens’ Board
April 5, 2011
The FutureGen Alliance has announced that it has created the FutureGen Citizens’ Board. The Board, which held its first meeting on March 30 in Jacksonville, will serve as a means to convey community feedback to the FutureGen Alliance on plans for geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the related visitors and training facilities of the FutureGen 2.0 project.

FutureGen Alliance selects Morgan County, Ill. as the site for the FutureGen 2.0 carbon storage facility
February 28, 2011
The FutureGen Alliance has selected Morgan County, Ill. as the preferred location for the FutureGen 2.0 carbon dioxide (CO2) storage site, visitor center, research, and training facilities.

Four Sites Advance in FutureGen CO2 Storage Site Competition
December 20, 2010
The FutureGen Alliance announced today that sites in four Illinois counties will advance to the next stage of the competition to host the FutureGen 2.0 carbon dioxide (CO2) storage site, visitor center, research, and training facilities.

Six communities move to next phase of FutureGen CO2 storage site competition
November 16, 2010
The competition to host the carbon dioxide (CO2) storage site for the FutureGen 2.0 project moved to the next phase as six bidders submitted full proposals.

2010

Four Sites Advance in FutureGen CO2 Storage Site Competition – Dec 20, 2010

Six communities move to next phase of FutureGen CO2 storage site competition – Nov 16, 2010

FutureGen Alliance Formally Seeking Proposals for CO2 Storage Site – Oct 25, 2010

FutureGen Alliance to issue Request for Proposals for CO2 storage site, hold public meeting in Springfield, Ill. – Oct 15, 2010

FutureGen Alliance moves forward with site selection process for CO2 storage hub in Illinois - Oct 06, 2010

FutureGen Alliance signs agreement with Energy Department to build FutureGen 2.0 CO2 pipeline network and storage site - Sep 28, 2010

FutureGen Alliance Names New Chief Executive Officer – Sep 23, 2010

FutureGen Alliance Takes Steps to Move Forward on FutureGen 2.0 - Aug 31, 2010

FutureGen Gains Caterpillar as a Partner, Continues to Build Momentum – Feb 08, 2010

Exelon Gives FutureGen Project a Boost – Jan 30, 2010

FutureGen Alliance Applauds Governor Quinn, Illinois Finance Authority for Supporting the Mattoon Project – Jan 14, 2010

2009

FutureGen Alliance Elects New Chairman of the Board - Sep 02, 2009

FutureGen Alliance Announces new Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Department of Energy – Sep 01, 2009

Department of Energy Releases Record of Decision on FutureGen – Jul 14, 2009

FutureGen Alliance, Energy Department Agree on Path Forward for Mattoon Power Plant - Jun 12, 2009

Gasification Technologies Council Urges DOE to Renew Support for FutureGen Project – Mar 13, 2009

FutureGen Alliance statement on House Science and Technology Subcommittee hearing on FutureGen and advanced coal programs – Mar 11, 2009

FutureGen Alliance Board of Directors Meets, Briefs Durbin on Efforts to Move Mattoon Project Forward – Mar 04, 2009

Durbin and Delegation Members Discuss FutureGen with DOE Secretary Nominee - Jan 08, 2009

2008

FutureGen Alliance Hails Senate for Protecting FutureGen at Mattoon Funding – Jul 11, 2008

Senate Committee Votes to Protect Funding for FutureGen at Mattoon – Jul 8, 2008

FutureGen Alliance Will Continue to Fight to Keep FutureGen at Mattoon Moving Forward – Jun 16, 2008

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

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

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

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

FutureGen Alliance Remains Committed to Mattoon Site - Jan 30, 2008

FutureGen Alliance Elects New Chairman of the Board - Jan 08, 2008

2007

FutureGen Alliance Selects Mattoon, Illinois as the Final Site for the First-of-a-kind, Near-Zero Emissions Coal-fueled Power Plant – Dec 18, 2007

Luminant Joins FutureGen Alliance – Dec 06, 2007

FutureGen Alliance Congratulates Department of Energy on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement - Dec 06, 2007

FutureGen Project Continues Moving Forward with Release of Initial Conceptual Design Report – May 31, 2007

FutureGen Project Reaches Major Milestone, Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released – May 25, 2007

FutureGen Project Takes Giant Step Forward, On Course to Reach Next Project Milestones – Apr 13, 2007

FutureGen Industrial Alliance, Inc’s Response to Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s “The Future of Coal” Report – Mar 14, 2007

2006

PPL Corporation Joins FutureGen Industrial Alliance - May 23, 2006

Twelve sites in seven states to be considered for FutureGen – May 09, 2006

Widespread Interest Shown in Bid to Host FutureGen Project – Mar 29, 2006

World’s First “Zero Emissions” Coal Plant Issues Host Site Request for Proposals – Mar 08, 2006

Anglo American Joins FutureGen Industrial Alliance - Feb 23, 2006

FutureGen Industrial Alliance Announces Site Selection Process for World’s First “Zero-Emissions” Coal Plant and Launches Website - Feb 08, 2006

2005

FutureGen Industrial Alliance and U.S. Department of Energy Enter into Agreement to Develop First Zero-Emissions Coal-Fueled Power Plant – Dec 06, 2005

The China Huaneng Group Joins FutureGen Industrial Alliance – Oct 27, 2005

FutureGen Industrial Alliance to Pioneer Development of First Near-Zero Emissions Electricity and Hydrogen Production Facility – Sep 13, 2005