State weighs Exxon Mobil's CO2 venting

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 14, 2008 at 9:17 PM MDT

Story Updated: May 14, 2008 at 9:17 PM MDT

CASPER, WYOMING - The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has delayed a decision on whether Exxon Mobil Corp. can continue to vent carbon dioxide at its Shute Creek gas plant in Lincoln County.

Exxon Mobil vents about 70 million cubic feet of CO2 per day, and it sells another 225 million cubic feet per day to enhanced oil recovery operations in Colorado and Wyoming. Exxon Mobil insists that the vented CO2 is too dirty and at too low pressure to sell. However, some operators say they want to buy the CO2 so they can use it to increase oil production from older field.

Exxon Mobil must obtain an annual permit from the state to continue venting CO2.

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