Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technologies have the potential to make deep cuts in Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power stations. CSIRO is working to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of CCS so it is a viable option for our energy future.

The Energy Transformed Flagship is developing clean affordable energy and transport technologies for a sustainable future - the first steps towards a hydrogen economy.

CSIRO Exploration & Mining has signed an historic Relationship Agreement with the China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT).

Australian longwall equipment supplier, Inbye Mining Services, has gained access to longwall automation technology developed by CSIRO.

The Direct Injection Coal Engine and the Direct Carbon Fuel Cell are small, efficient and sustainable coal-based generation systems that provide a complimentary technology to large-scale carbon capture and storage technologies.

CSIRO has identified potential new science and technology developments that may improve the cost and viability of coal to liquids in a greenhouse gas-constrained environment.

Coal grain analysis information is providing a better understanding of the coal performance in existing applications, such as coke making and conventional power generation.

CSIRO is providing technologies to help improve Australia's oil and gas self-sufficiency as well as develop sustainable energy resources for the future.

A video demonstrating the post-combustion capture process that captures CO₂ from power station flue gases. (4:00)

The Flagship’s work in the area of low emission electricity centres upon the generation of ‘near-zero greenhouse gas’ electricity. (0:38)

Ms Naomi Boughen is part of a team of social scientists exploring stakeholder perceptions to a range of complex issues that are strategically important to Australia.

Dr Luke Connell is the stream leader for field development and processing and the team leader for coal seam reservoirs. His research includes reservoir simulation and characterisation of coal seam gas reservoirs.

The Australian Resources Research Centre Annual Report presents details of the activities of the centre throughout 2008–09. (52 pages)

The June 2009 issue of Process looks at a diverse range of projects that aim to improve the environmental, economic and social sustainability of Australia's minerals and coal industries. (12 pages)

A fact sheet on the occurrence of fluorine in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of fluorine during combustion and the environmental effects of fluorine released as a consequence of coal use.

A fact sheet on the occurrence of antimony in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of antimony during combustion and the environmental and health effects of antimony released as a consequence of coal use.