Tamaulipas Proposes Reform to Climate Change Law for Carbon Capture and Storage Initiative
Ana Laura Huerta Valdovinos, a lawmaker in Tamaulipas, has introduced a proposal to reform the state's Climate Change Law to align with Mexico's General Climate Change Law, aiming to position Tamaulipas as a regional hub for carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS). The reform includes a legal definition of CCUS, recognition as a priority mitigation strategy, and the establishment of a State Program for CCUS, which will set targets and evaluation mechanisms.
It also calls for collaboration among public agencies and formalizes the role of academia in CCUS innovation. Huerta identified competitive advantages for Tamaulipas, including its energy profile, research capabilities, proximity to the North American market, and geological characteristics. A study indicates the Tampico-Misantla Basin could store up to 2,128.6 million metric tons of CO₂, supporting Mexico's emissions-reduction goals under the Paris Agreement.
