Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
Type:	Executive Departments
Parent organization:	United States Department of Energy
Employees:	750
Executive:	Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
Budget:
Address:	1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585
Website:	https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management
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Wikipedia:	Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

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Mission
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is committed to reducing emissions from fossil energy production and use, as well as key industrial processes, while ensuring U.S. energy security. Its mission is to support the transition towards a clean energy future by advancing carbon management technologies.

Services
Research and development; Carbon capture, utilization, and storage; Methane emissions reduction; Critical minerals security

Regulations

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, focuses on research, development, and deployment of technologies to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel use and industrial processes. It aims to enhance environmental stewardship while ensuring energy security and supporting a transition to a net-zero carbon economy.

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Mission

FECM's mission involves investing in innovative technologies to minimize the environmental impact of fossil fuels. This includes research into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), methane emissions reduction, and securing critical minerals, all while supporting good-paying jobs and community development.

Parent organization

FECM is under the United States Department of Energy. It collaborates with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) for much of its R&D work.

Legislation

FECM evolved from the Office of Fossil Energy, with its current focus and name formalized by administrative action rather than specific legislation.

Partners

While FECM does not list specific partners, it works with industry, academia, and international entities on energy research and development initiatives.

Number of employees

FECM has approximately 750 employees.

Organization structure

Assistant Secretary leads the office.
Office of Carbon Management focuses on carbon technologies.
Office of Resource Sustainability addresses methane emissions and minerals.
National Energy Technology Laboratory conducts R&D under FECM's direction.

List of programs

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Methane Emissions Reduction
Critical Minerals Production
Hydrogen with Carbon Management

Last total enacted budget

FECM's budget specifics are not detailed publicly; however, it receives funding through the Department of Energy's annual appropriations.

Leader

The leader is the **Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management**.

Services provided

FECM provides services like funding research projects, developing policy and standards for carbon management, engaging with communities impacted by energy transitions, and supporting the development of technologies for cleaner fossil fuel use and industrial processes.

Regulations overseen

FECM does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy and standards related to carbon management and energy production.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585

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