Texas carbon storage project draws scrutiny from nearby Black community in Beaumont

As an energy company prepares to begin operating what could be Texas's first carbon dioxide sequestration project near Beaumont, residents in the predominantly Black area are raising concerns about potential risks and environmental justice

First covered Nov 11, 2026 · 10:03 AM PT · 1 article

Texas carbon storage project draws scrutiny from nearby Black community in Beaumont — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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3h Inside Climate News As Texas Embraces Carbon Storage, a Black Community Questions the Risks — CHEEK—On a rural road outside Beaumont, a Texas energy giant is preparing to pump carbon dioxide underground to permanently store it and keep the gas from…

Primary sources

capitol.texas.gov 81(R) History for SB 1387 | Texas Legislature Online

climate.gov Climate change: atmospheric carbon dioxide

dce.louisiana.gov Department Directive Order No B 2025 01 Combined (dce.louisiana.gov)

More coverage from around the web

yahoo.com As Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks

texastribune.org ExxonMobile carbon storage project faces opposition in Texas

houstonchronicle.com Houston oil giant Exxon scolded over carbon storage project

theintercept.com Exxon Mobil Is Still Pumping Toxins Into Black Community in Texas 17 Years After Civil Rights Complaint

yahoo.com ExxonMobil carbon storage project moves toward state hearing as Cheek residents raise concerns

Appeared in: 2026-11-11 (#2)

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