Center for Emerging Energies

U.S. Gulf Coast communities like Corpus Christi have all the desired ingredients needed to implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology — a concentration of industries, an experienced workforce, an existing pipeline network, and unique geological formations. According to the economic analysis produced by Angelou Economics for the Texas Association of Business, the total economic impact of CCS projects in Nueces and San Patricio counties could be more than $1 billion! Check out recent opinion piece in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times by CEE local partners Mike Culbertson, president and CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp., and Adam Gawarecki, president and CEO of the San Patricio Economic Development Corp. for more: https://lnkd.in/g4AgeNzd Read the full CCUS Economic Impact Study: https://lnkd.in/g-Q8P5wi

In celebration of a new, one-of-its-kind carbon dioxide (CO2) research well that will be drilled at the LSU Petroleum Engineering Research and Technology Transfer (PERTT) Laboratory, ExxonMobil last week hosted a panel comprised of academic, policy and regulatory experts who provided valuable insight on how carbon capture, utilization and storage investments are creating educational and economic opportunities for Louisiana residents.  The CO2 research well — a collaboration between Louisiana State University, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, the U.S. Economic Development Administration and Louisiana Economic Development — will enable students, researchers, regulators, and industry to study CO2 in all three of its phases under realistic field conditions.  The new well will not be operational and will not inject any CO2 into the subsurface. The well will be solely used for research purposes, and LSU expects it to have significant research value. Research will include testing and developing safety and monitoring technologies, understanding CO2 flow behavior in various downhole conditions, and validating the predictions of computer models or bench-scale experiments at the field scale.  Watch the video below to see a recap of the celebration: 

CEE enjoyed participating in Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Manufacturing Day event on Friday. It was inspiring to talk to students and professionals alike about emerging energy technologies and the positive impacts those projects can have on the Coastal Bend. Learn more at emergingenergies.org. 

With a vibrant petrochemical industry, abundant natural resources, world class transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce, Southeast Texas is seeing a number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects announced in the region. CCS technology is proven, tested and has been widely used for decades. Learn more about this important technology and how it can help secure Southeast Texas' existing manufacturing base for the next two generations.

The Gulf Coast is uniquely positioned for carbon capture and storage due to its existing infrastructure and favorable geology. Read more about Louisiana’s unique advantages from LSU's Innovation and Ecosystem Development office.

Researchers agree carbon capture & storage (CCS) will play a critical role in the future of energy by allowing heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors to continue to grow and create jobs while substantially reducing environmental impacts. Check out an important perspective below on how Louisiana can lead the South in CCS shared earlier this week in the American Press.

The Center for Emerging Energies enjoyed hosting a panel discussion and meeting people from around the state before Chamber Southwest Louisiana's LegisGator Luncheon August 16. Thank you to CEE member Sasol for sponsoring this event! We look forward to meeting more folks and engaging in these compelling discussions in communities across the Gulf Coast.

The Center for Emerging Energies was proud to participate in the Louisiana Municipal Association's Annual Convention in Shreveport, Louisiana earlier this month. CEE seeks to enhance public understanding of the emerging energy technologies that will power our future. Learn more: www.emergingenergies.org

Did you know hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant atom in the universe? It’s also the simplest element – just one proton and one electron. Hydrogen is everywhere, and it’s versatile, with the capability to power homes, heavy-duty vehicles and manufacturing facilities! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gt6VcvSd

Low-carbon hydrogen is made using different processes and technologies, including renewable energy, electrolysis and industrial processes with carbon capture. All of these methods are important to achieve a low-carbon future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gt6VcvSd