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The Texas Railroad Commission is proceeding with a prehearing for ExxonMobil's Rose carbon storage project in Jefferson County. This project aims to inject captured carbon dioxide underground as part of a carbon capture and storage initiative.

Concerns have been raised by Cheek community residents regarding potential safety issues and environmental impacts. A town hall meeting in Beaumont allowed residents to discuss their worries about health implications and proximity to injection wells. The prehearing is a critical step in assessing whether the project complies with state regulatory standards.