Texas Approves ExxonMobil Rose CCS…Texas Approves ExxonMobil Rose CCS Permit

The Texas Railroad Commission approved ExxonMobil’s Rose carbon capture and storage injection permit by a 2–1 vote on September 16, 2026. Commissioner Wayne Christian opposed the approval, citing unresolved questions about long-term storage safety, project purpose, and potential taxpayer and consumer costs. Local residents also opposed the project during the permitting process.