Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages
REA Response Texas’ growing economy and population demand more power. Investing in carbon capture technology can strengthen our grid and provide reliable energy, even during extreme weather conditions. Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages The Dallas Express, Jul. 26, 2024 As parts of the state recover from Hurricane Beryl’s impact, recent data shows that Texas […]
Half of Texans don’t think the power grid will hold up this summer: Poll
REA Response A majority of Texans are deeply concerned about a widespread electrical grid failure this summer. Given the anticipated increase in electricity demand, advancing CCUS is the best path to meet energy needs with fewer emissions. Half of Texans don’t think the power grid will hold up this summer: Poll CBS News, Jun. 24, […]
ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project
REA Response ExxonMobil and Air Liquide teamed up for a $850 million investment in Baytown, to expand low-carbon hydrogen production. Texas is set to lead in producing affordable hydrogen for a reliable energy future. ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project Utility Dive, Jun. 26, 2024 Dive Brief: ExxonMobil is partnering with industrial gases […]
Texas power grid risk this summer is ‘about the same to slightly improved’ from last summer
REA Response It’s clear that ERCOT requires a more reliable and affordable power supply to meet weather demands. While renewable energy sources contribute to our electric grid, carbon capture and storage stands out as a proven technology to develop more reliable dispatchable power. Texas power grid risk this summer is ‘about the same to slightly […]
$38.9 Billion In Proposed Texas Gas Plants Overwhelm Expectations
REA Response More Texans are embracing innovative technology to deliver dispatchable and reliable power. The Texas Energy Fund (TEF) received an impressive 125 applications for 56 gigawatts of new natural gas power generation. $38.9 Billion In Proposed Texas Gas Plants Overwhelm Expectations My RGV, Jun. 10, 2024 The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) said […]
Commentary: Texas needs to support carbon capture and storage technology
REA Response Carbon capture and storage can generate added dispatchable power with fewer emissions. Texas is well-equipped to scale up CCS technology thanks to our abundant natural resources and underground storage spaces, especially along the Gulf Coast. Commentary: Texas needs to support carbon capture and storage technology My RGV, Jun. 10, 2024 When it comes […]
Texas faces 16% chance of grid emergency in August, ERCOT says
REA Response More dispatchable power from fossil fuels and lower emissions is a great combination for Texas’ energy future. And the future might be closer than we think because ERCOT believes Texas needs more power for our grid. Texas faces 16% chance of grid emergency in August, ERCOT says San Antonio Express-News, Jun. 7, 2024 […]
Chevron VP: Linking Gulf Coast hydrogen efforts with Bayou Bend CCS ‘makes a lot of sense’
REA Response Chevron is exploring integrating the Bayou Bend carbon capture project with the HyVelocity hydrogen hub. With Texas’ abundant resources, both projects can add dispatchable power to Texas’ electric grid operator, ERCOT. Chevron VP: Linking Gulf Coast hydrogen efforts with Bayou Bend CCS ‘makes a lot of sense’ Houston Business Journal, May 1, 2024 […]
Worley Chosen For New Carbon Capture Project At Bayou Bend
It’s clear that in Texas, there is an urgent need for dependable, affordable and reliable energy. Hydrogen is emerging as a solution to meet these demands, valued for its potential to offer an affordable and easily deployable energy source.
Clean Hydrogen: America’s Promising Next Fuel Source for a Resilient Energy Future
It’s clear that in Texas, there is an urgent need for dependable, affordable and reliable energy. Hydrogen is emerging as a solution to meet these demands, valued for its potential to offer an affordable and easily deployable energy source.
Texas power prices briefly soar 1,600% as a spring heat wave is expected to drive record demand for energy
By investing in the hydrogen economy, Texas can bolster ERCOT’s capacity and ensure the resilience of our electric grid. The state’s abundant natural resources and infrastructure, combined with hydrogen technology, can add more dispatchable, affordable, and reliable power.
Bright spots for hydrogen project development emerge amid investment delays
Enhancing the hydrogen economy can help meet our energy needs today and ensure a reliable energy future.
