A Safe, Industrious Future for Corpus Christi
Our offshore carbon storage project aims to safely and permanently store carbon dioxide (CO₂) from regional facilities deep within the earth's crust, helping significantly reduce emissions into the atmosphere
With a century of expertise in the energy sector across our venture partners, and strong collaboration across industry and government, we are working to enable the safe and effective capture, transport, and long-term storage of CO₂ in the region.
Strengthening Industries & Communities
Gulf Gateway will bring new jobs to Corpus Christi for construction and operation of the carbon storage project. This will also support sustainable, long-term industrial growth — helping the U.S. maintain a leadership role in emerging sectors that rely on lower-carbon technologies. By permanently trapping CO₂ that otherwise would enter the atmosphere, this project will contribute to emissions reduction targets and a lower carbon future.
Meet Our Partners
Repsol
Repsol is a global, multi-energy company driven to meet the energy needs of society through innovative and efficient solutions.
Carbonvert
Carbonvert is investing in America's energy future through decarbonization, providing industrial partners with practical, market-driven Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) solutions
MITSUI
Mitsui invests in innovative energy resources while upholding values and respect for the environment.
Carbon Capture & Storage
When power plants and industrial facilities emit CO₂, CCS traps those emissions before they can enter the atmosphere. The CO₂ is transported to a suitable storage location, where it is injected deep underground and stored permanently.
Capture
Capture of CO₂ from emission sources
Transport
Transport of the captured CO₂ via pipelines or ships.
Storage
Storage in deep underground geological formations like depleted oil and gas fields or saline aquifers.
Safe, Secure, & Permanent
CCS has a long track record of being managed safely and securely. Geological storage sites are selected and monitored to ensure the CO₂ stays underground. Multiple layers of rock and advanced monitoring systems help minimize the risk of leakage. Furthermore, this offshore storage site is not in the vicinity of any freshwater aquifers, eliminating any risk to sources of community drinking water.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Where offshore is Gulf Gateway Carbon Hub located?
Gulf Gateway's CO₂ injection sites and subsurface storage area is located offshore in the Gulf of America, several miles from local beaches, fishing routes and port access.
-
What types of industries can benefit from CCS?
Industries with high CO₂ emissions such as power generation, cement, steel, chemical manufacturing, and refineries can benefit the most from CCS.
-
Where will the CO₂ for this project be stored?
Our project will transport the CO₂ offshore via pipeline, where it will be safely and permanently injected into natural geological reservoirs up to 7,000 feet beneath the ocean floor. We have 140,000 offshore acres leased with the Texas General Land Office for the project, with potential storage capacity of more than 600 million metric tons.
-
Will this CCS project require industry scale local water use?
No. The facility design of this project uses air-cooled, rather than water-cooled facilities, to account for local water resource limitations.
-
Who oversees and regulates these types of projects?
A range of regulatory agencies provide oversight for these types of projects. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Underground Injection Control (UIC) program controls the permit process required for underground injection and storage of CO₂ — enforced through the Safe Drinking Water Act. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) controls aspects of the project, including pipelines that cross navigable waters or wetlands. EPA and USACE ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. State agencies, including the Texas Railroad Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. Local agencies are involved at county and municipal level with respect to compliance with land use requirements and local laws and ordinances.
Contact Us
Thank You!
Your message has been successfully sent. We will get back to you as soon as possible.