Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-09-25 · via Carbon Pulse

Texas CCS well permit interest declines as liability question lingers

Texas's oil and gas regulator reports fewer applications for Class VI wells for carbon capture and storage since the state took over permitting authority from the EPA. The issue of long-term liability for those wells remains unresolved.

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Texas’s oil and gas regulator reports that applications for Class VI wells for carbon capture and storage have decreased since the state gained permitting authority from the EPA. This change shifted primary oversight from federal to state control.

The question of long-term liability for these wells remains unresolved. The report is dated September 25, 2026, and the available excerpt does not provide further specifics.

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The slowdown could affect companies planning carbon capture projects in Texas, as uncertain long-term liability may shape investment and project timelines. Communities near proposed storage sites may see fewer or delayed developments, while regulators could face pressure to clarify financial responsibility. The outcome may influence how other states approach similar permitting transfers.

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