[Statement] Texas Carbon Management Roadmap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Texas Carbon Management Roadmap Charts Path for State to Lead Emerging Industry
The state that revolutionized American energy—from oil and gas to renewables and advanced energy—can seize the next opportunity
AUSTIN—The Great Plains Institute, with support from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, released the Texas Carbon Management Roadmap, a comprehensive framework outlining how Texas can lead the responsible deployment of carbon capture, transport, and storage technologies while sustaining economic growth, protecting public health, and supporting the state's energy workforce.
Texas is at a crossroads—and uniquely positioned to lead the nation in carbon management, an emerging industry that could attract up to an estimated $150 billion in investment by 2050. No other state has this combination: the nation's largest CO2 pipeline network, massive geological storage capacity, an energy workforce ready to scale, and industrial clusters in refining, petrochemicals, and steel already positioned for carbon capture integration.
The Roadmap draws on input from nearly 100 stakeholders across industry, government, environmental organizations, labor, community groups, and technical experts. It outlines practical, near-term actions across permitting, regulatory readiness, workforce development, community engagement, and infrastructure planning.
“This Roadmap is designed to be used as a shared reference point by agencies, communities, industry, nonprofits, and workforce partners,” said Patrice Lahlum, Vice President of Industrial Innovation & Carbon Management at the Great Plains Institute.
“Whether stakeholders are evaluating permitting needs, planning infrastructure, supporting community education and safety, considering workforce readiness, or thinking about long-term investment and coordination, the goal is to support informed discussion as carbon management activity continues to scale in Texas.”
Federal incentives—including enhanced Section 45Q tax credits—have opened a window of opportunity. Projects are already in development and private capital is flowing. Without coordinated state action, however, Texas risks fragmented permitting, community opposition, workforce shortages, and missed federal funding as other Gulf Coast states advance proactive policies.
“Texas has the geology, the workforce, and the infrastructure to lead a carbon management industry worth tens of billions in investment. GPI's Roadmap captures the momentum needed for Texas to leverage the economic potential of carbon management sustainably and responsibly,” said David Monsma, Director of Clean Energy and Subsurface Energy Programs at the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation.
“It also reflects George Mitchell's legacy—engineering innovation paired with an unwavering commitment to getting it right. The Mitchell Foundation is confident Texas can lead this industry—and this Roadmap charts the path forward.”
Resources
Texas Carbon Management Roadmap + Fact Sheet >
About the Great Plains Institute
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) accelerates the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment. Working across the U.S., we combine a unique consensus-building approach, expert knowledge, research and analysis, and local action to find and implement lasting solutions. Learn more at www.betterenergy.org.
About the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation (CGMF) is an Austin-based grantmaking foundation that seeks innovative, sustainable solutions for human and environmental problems. CGMF's clean energy and subsurface energy work supports Texas's transition to a resilient, low-carbon energy system. Learn more at www.cgmf.org.
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Brett Holmes
Director, Strategic Communications
Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
bholmes@CGMF.org
(713) 244-4178
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