Ask the Experts: CCS Will Keep Texas at the Forefront
What do Texas leaders think of carbon capture and storage (CCS)? Check out these “Ask The Experts” videos to learn why prominent voices across the state back CCS development and how this technology can benefit Texans across our state.
Elton Hollis, Co-Founder of the Golden Triangle Industrial Group
Is carbon capture and storage really needed when Texas is already an energy leader? For Elton Hollis, Co-Founder of the Golden Triangle Industrial Group, the answer is yes. Much like the rise of LNG, he sees CCS as a transformative innovation for the energy industry—one that holds tremendous promise for creating new jobs, attracting investment, and expanding opportunity across the Golden Triangle. He highlights how the skills gained through current energy jobs will equip Jefferson County residents for future opportunities in CCS project development.
Dr. Tracy Benson, Ph.D. and Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lamar University
Throughout his career at Lamar University in Port Arthur, Dr. Tracy Benson has studied CCS extensively. In his interview, Dr. Benson discusses the science behind CCS technology, including what makes it safe, how it keeps drinking water safe and untouched, and why homeowners shouldn’t be concerned about having CCS projects near their property.
Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB)
What economic benefits can Texans see from CCS development? Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business, shares insights from the TAB’s recent economic impact study with Angelou Economics, which shows CCS projects could add more than $2 billion to Texas’s economy, create over 7,500 jobs, and support higher wages.
