What is COORETEC?

COORETEC is an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) for the development of a power plant fired by fossil fuels with prospects for the future. The abbreviation COORETEC stands for CO₂ reduction technologies for fossil-fired power plants. Under this heading, two strategic approaches are taken in joint projects involving industry and research:

• Technologies for improving power plant efficiency
• Technologies for the separation and transport of CO₂ with the aim of safe long-term storage in geological formations.

With this focus, COORETEC is integrated into the German Federal Government’s 5th Energy Research Programme on “Innovation and New Energy Technologies”. The aim is to promote the transition to a reliable, economic and environmentally safe energy supply. COORETEC thus makes a significant contribution towards implementing the Federal Government’s energy and climate policies.