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Legislation to Extend Life of Texas Oil Fields Reaches House Committee
AUSTIN, Texas (April 18, 2011) — TxCCSA President Steve Melzer testified in support of HB 3586 Wednesday, regarding majority rights protection (MRP) or "unitization" in Texas oil fields.
"MRP is critical to extending the life of our valuable oil fields in Texas," said Melzer. "We also believe this legislation will enable Texans to breathe new life into dormant fields, thanks to carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2 EOR), which the Association enthusiastically supports."
CO2 EOR is the process by which carbon dioxide is injected into oil reservoirs, yielding up to 30% of the "unrecoverable" oil still left in place. UT's Bureau of Economic Geology estimates that CO2 EOR could yield an additional 10 to 23 billion barrels of oil in Texas alone, while other studies that include residual oil zones estimate even greater yields.
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TxCCSA Hosts India Delegation
AUSTIN, Texas (April 18, 2011) — TxCCSA's Darrick Eugene and Melita Elmore of TxCCSA met with a delegation of officials from India who are in the U.S. under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program.
The program fosters citizen to citizen diplomacy for emerging leaders.
The State Dept. requested a meeting for the delegation to showcase carbon capture and TXCCSA's work in promoting this energy conservation field.
Among the guests will be journalists, university professors, executives from engineering and chemical firms, elective officals, and the Delhi City Director for the Clinton Climate Change Initiative.
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AUSTIN, Texas (April 18, 2011) — TxCCSA's Darrick Eugene and Melita Elmore of TxCCSA met with a delegation of officials from India who are in the U.S. under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program.
The program fosters citizen to citizen diplomacy for emerging leaders. The State Dept. requested a meeting for the delegation to showcase carbon capture and TXCCSA's work in promoting this energy conservation field.
Among the guests will be journalists, university professors, executives from engineering and chemical firms, elective officals, and the Delhi City Director for the Clinton Climate Change Initiative.
View TxCCSA PresentationLegislation to Extend Life of Texas Oil Fields Reaches House Committee
AUSTIN, Texas (April 18, 2011) — TxCCSA President Steve Melzer testified in support of HB 3586 Wednesday, regarding majority rights protection (MRP) or "unitization" in Texas oil fields.
"MRP is critical to extending the life of our valuable oil fields in Texas," said Melzer. "We also believe this legislation will enable Texans to breathe new life into dormant fields, thanks to carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2 EOR), which the Association enthusiastically supports."
CO2 EOR is the process by which carbon dioxide is injected into oil reservoirs, yielding up to 30% of the "unrecoverable" oil still left in place. UT's Bureau of Economic Geology estimates that CO2 EOR could yield an additional 10 to 23 billion barrels of oil in Texas alone, while other studies that include residual oil zones estimate even greater yields.
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The Texas Carbon Capture and Storage Association (TxCCSA) is committed to promoting energy security and environmental benefits through the advancement of carbon capture and storage in Texas.
The association—which includes a diverse coalition of utilities, energy producers, and environmental consultants, among others—supports environmentally responsible energy production and advocates for market-based policies and incentives that encourage the development of a commercial carbon capture and storage industry in the state.
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