REA Response
Texas moves forward on carbon capture! The EPA has issued its first draft Class VI permits in Texas, which would allow direct air capture projects to store atmospheric CO₂ underground near Odessa.
Carbon Sequestration in Texas: EPA Region 6 Issues Draft Permits for Proposed Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide in Texas
National Law Review, Nov. 6, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 recently issued the first draft Class VI permits in Texas under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Underground Injection Control (UIC) program. These draft permits would authorize direct air capture (DAC) for underground injection of captured atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) near Odessa, Texas. EPA’s actions mark a significant step towards advancing DAC projects and carbon sequestration efforts in Texas, as well as nationally, and could pave the way for increased carbon credit generation and provide a clearer framework for future DAC project approvals.
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