Press Release: Commission approves over €1,5bn for 15 CCS and off-shore wind projects to support European economic recovery

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Series Details IP/09/1896 (9.12.09)
Publication Date 09/12/2009
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The Commission approved on 9 December 2009 15 energy projects which would significantly contribute to the economic recovery of the EU, while increasing our security of energy supply and substantially reduce CO2 emissions. With this decision, the Commission granted €1 billion to six Carbon Capture and Storage projects and €565 million to nine offshore wind energy projects.
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ESO: Background information: Carbon Capture and Geological Storage (CCS) http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-carbon-capture-and-geological-storage-ccs/
EurActiv, 10.12.09: EU clears extra funds for carbon storage, offshore wind http://www.euractiv.com/en/energy/eu-clears-extra-funds-carbon-storage-offshore-wind/article-188185
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