Texas could become carbon capture leader

摘要

THE US state of Texas could become a global leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), but legislative initiatives are needed if any plans are to come to fruition, according to a new report. Oil and gas producer Texas is by far the largest creator of industrial and power-generated carbon dioxide in the US, the report from the Baker Institute at Rice University of Houston noted. Nearly 25% of all industrial CCh and more than 12% of CO2 created from power generation comes from the Lone Star State, the report claimed. Authors Ken Medlock and Keily Miller said that, with its size and varying geography, Texas has a multitude of opportunities to move to the forefront of the carbon capture market.