Texas has emerged as a hub for carbon capture and storage projects, with a 63% increase in carbon injection permit applications over the past year, positioning it as a national leader in this initiative.
Despite Texas's potential for carbon storage, there are significant concerns regarding environmental risks, such as leaks and earthquakes caused by higher pressure from wastewater injection, raising questions about the feasibility of permanent CO2 storage.
Carolyn Raffensperger from the Science and Environmental Health Network expressed skepticism about the long-term viability of carbon storage solutions, questioning the ability of projects like ADM's to securely contain carbon emissions for extended periods.
The involvement of major companies, such as Occidental Petroleum and BlackRock, highlights the intersection of government subsidies with private investment in carbon capture technology, as seen in the significant Stratos project planned in Ector County.
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