Occidental, 1PointFive Secure First EPA Permits for CO₂ Storage from Texas DAC Facility
(P&GJ) — Occidental and its subsidiary 1PointFive have secured the first-ever Class VI permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured directly from the atmosphere.
The permits, issued under the Safe Drinking Water Act’s Underground Injection Control program, will enable CO₂ captured by the STRATOS Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in Ector County, Texas, to be injected and stored more than a mile underground. STRATOS is designed to capture up to 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2025.
Occidental said the permits mark a major milestone for the DAC project and represent the first EPA Class VI approvals for CO₂ captured through DAC technology.
“This is a significant milestone for the company as we are continuing to develop vital infrastructure that will help the United States achieve energy security,” said Vicki Hollub, President and CEO of Occidental. “The permits are a catalyst to unlock value from carbon dioxide and advance Direct Air Capture technology as a solution to help organizations address their emissions or produce vital resources and fuels.”
The EPA approved the permits following a detailed review process, during which Occidental demonstrated compliance with federal and state regulations, including safeguards for safe and permanent CO₂ storage.
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