Montana Governor Bullock identifies carbon capture opportunities
BILLINGS — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has identified opportunities for putting power plant pollution to use by improving oil wells.
Bullock cited Montana's Bell Creek Oil Field as a potential destination for carbon dioxide pollution from power plants. Wells in the area currently accept carbon dioxide from a Wyoming natural gas processing plant.
Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change. States have been under federal pressure to cut carbon dioxide pollution. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency recommended a 47 percent cut in Montana's carbon dioxide pollution under the Clean Power Plan, which is now stalled by litigation.
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead joined Bullock in listing the carbon capture opportunities of the dual state project, which is included in a 14-state report listing carbon capture opportunities.
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