EPA moves to hand Texas control over carbon storage permits amid industry pressure

EPA moves to hand Texas control over carbon storage permits amid industry pressure

A federal proposal would give Texas the authority to regulate its own carbon dioxide injection wells, despite growing concerns about groundwater safety and seismic risks.Valerie Volcovici reports for Reuters.In short:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving Texas’s application to manage permits for underground carbon dioxide injection, known as Class VI wells, used in carbon capture and storage (CCS).EPA Administrator Lee …

TXOGA Statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Proposed Approval for Texas for Class VI Permitting - Texas Oil & Gas Association

AUSTIN – Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples today issued this statement following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement of its proposed approval for Texas’ request to administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells in the state: “TXOGA is thankful to President Trump, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason for their leadership and efforts to begin the approva…