Harper co-chair of new Congressional Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery Caucus

U.S. REPS. CONAWAY, VEASEY, AND HARPER FORM CONGRESSIONAL CARBON DIOXIDE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (CO2-EOR) CAUCUS

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, U.S. Representatives Michael Conaway (R-Texas), Marc Veasey (D-Texas), and Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) will host a launch event for the newly formed Congressional Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery (CO2-EOR) Caucus. The CO2-EOR Caucus will serve as an informal group of Members dedicated to educating Congressional Members and Staff on the economic and environmental benefits of enhanced oil recovery from carbon dioxide. Reps. Conaway, Veasey, and Harper will be the acting Co-chairmen for the CO2-EOR Caucus for the 114th Congress. The March 17th event will feature energy and environment experts who will provide an overview of the process and benefits of CO2-EOR.

Congressmen Conaway, Veasey, and Harper issued the following statements ahead of the formal launch of the new caucus:

Rep. Veasey: As a problem solver, Congressman Marc Veasey, is constantly looking for ways that members of Congress from across the aisle can form sound policy solutions for satisfying our domestic energy needs while being stewards of our natural environment. "Our energy future is not controlled by Congress, but Congress can help enact policies that further economic growth, allow for sustainable energy production practices, and provide a cleaner environment for all of us to share. While my home state of Texas is the top oil and gas producing state in our nation, it also produces a variety of renewable energy sources. CO2-EOR can be a part of the solution. It is a win-win solution to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase energy independence here at home."