Developers behind America’s two largest direct air capture hubs are scrambling for clarity after reports suggested the Trump administration may cancel their federal funding. (Canary Media)
The confusion: A leaked DOE cancellation list included both Project Cypress in Louisiana and the South Texas DAC Hub—together slated for $1.1B in federal support.
DOE officials later said it was “incorrect” to suggest they’ve been terminated, though the agency is reviewing all awards made under the prior administration.
Why it matters: These hubs are the centerpiece of the $3.5B DAC program launched in 2023, designed to jumpstart carbon removal at commercial scale.