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Congressional Hearing on Future Fossil Fuel Technologies

Original title: THE FUTURE OF FOSSIL: ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LEADING THE WAY

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing record provides insight into the legislative focus on fossil fuel research and development, which influences federal funding priorities for energy technology and environmental policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Energy Industry

The hearing discusses technological developments that impact the operational methods and regulatory environment for fossil fuel energy production.

Research Institutions

National laboratories and research institutes are involved in the development and testing of the energy technologies discussed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a 2018 joint hearing held by the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The hearing focused on emerging technologies related to fossil fuel energy, including carbon capture and utilization.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on July 17, 2018, by the House Subcommittee on Energy and Subcommittee on Environment.
  • The session was titled 'The Future of Fossil: Energy Technologies Leading the Way'.
  • The hearing included testimony from four expert witnesses representing national laboratories, research institutes, and industry councils.
  • The record includes opening statements from committee leadership and written testimony from all witnesses.
  • The document contains an appendix with answers to post-hearing questions provided by Jason Begger.
  • Additional materials for the record were submitted by Representative Neal P. Dunn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was convened to discuss emerging technologies in the fossil fuel sector and how they might be utilized in the future.
Who testified at this hearing?
Witnesses included Dr. Roger Aines, Dr. Klaus Brun, Ms. Shannon Angielski, and Mr. Jason Begger.

Why It Matters

The hearing record provides insight into the legislative focus on fossil fuel research and development, which influences federal funding priorities for energy technology and environmental policy.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Carbon Utilization

The hearing highlights a legislative interest in moving beyond simple carbon capture toward the commercial utilization of captured carbon.

Connected Entities

personKlaus BrunWitness, Program Director at Southwest Research InstituteMap →
personLamar S. SmithChairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyMap →
personJason BeggerWitness, Executive Director of Wyoming Infrastructure AuthorityMap →
personShannon AngielskiWitness, Executive Director of Carbon Utilization Research CouncilMap →
personAndy BiggsChairman of the Subcommittee on EnvironmentMap →
personRandy K. WeberChairman of the Subcommittee on EnergyMap →
personRoger AinesWitness, Senior Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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