Carbon Capture and Storage

Energy Secretary says DECC and Treasury are 'walking the walk' on tackling climate change

Government confirms 25 per cent drop in carbon emissions and outlines how meeting 2050 targets could be cheaper than taking no action

SSE, Vattenfall and Doosan project hailed as vital bridge for commercialising carbon capture and storage technology

Green groups fearful as Osborne prepares to announce road-building, carbon tax breaks and delay to fuel duty increase

Failure of coal industry could have severe implications for carbon capture and storage in the UK, think-tank says

Agreement with Shell will see design work begin next year if European funding is forthcoming - but Hunterston CCS plant rejected

European Commission insists sale of 300 million carbon permits to fund clean energy projects cannot be delayed until markets recover

Energy and Climate Change Committee calls on government to boost gas storage and prepare for delays to CCS rollout

But critics slam "enormous lost opportunity" as government moves to restart funding competition