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Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
enCore Energy Receives Radioactive Materials License for Upper Spring Creek ISR Uranium Project, South Texas; Commences Construction
DALLAS, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:EU| TSXV: EU) (the "Company" or "enCore"), America's Clean Energy Company TM, today announced the approval for the inclusion of the Upper Spring Creek In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") Uranium Project (the "Project") in the existing Radioactive Materials License ("RML") from the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality). This license allows enCore to handle radioactive materials, which includes the final product, U 3 O 8 ("uranium"). The current RML includes the Rosita Uranium Project, which has now been extended to cover the Upper Spring Creek Project's Brown Area. The RML allows the construction of wellfields and a Satellite Ion Exchange ("IX") Plant to commence, which will feed the Rosita ISR Uranium Central Processing Plant ("CPP"). These Satellite IX Plants, located adjacent to wellfields, are a key part of the satellite ISR process; they are modular, efficient, and relocatable, allowing for cost-effective uranium extraction across multiple remote sites which can be moved once a wellfield is depleted. The RML is scheduled for renewal in 2032, provided the Project's operation remains in compliance. The RML provides safety, material handling, record keeping and reporting protocols. William M. Sheriff, Executive Chairman of enCore Energy stated: "The receipt of the RML, allowing enCore to build its next remote Satellite Ion Exchange Plant and wellfield in a timely manner from application, is a testament to the efficiency of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The ability to operate and issue these critical permits under authority of being an Agreement State in conjunction with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a clear competitive advantage for enCore. This is our third permitted facility in Texas with each of our preceding permits having been granted in 20 months or less. The Upper Spring Creek Project brings important uranium mineralization into the operations of the Company, and we look forward to recovering (capturing) increasing amounts of uranium from late this year into 2026. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank our dedicated team for bringing this project to the point of permit application and issuance. We have the utmost confidence in them completing the new construction in the coming months." enCore has commenced advancement of the Project with drill rigs moving to site to begin development of the production wellfield; enCore previously began staging equipment in anticipation of receiving this approval. Construction activities will include surface preparation, well construction, road construction and installation of support facilities and utilities. The construction of the Satellite IX Plant concrete pad is planned to start in 30 days. enCore now holds two RML's in Texas; one for the Alta Mesa ISR Uranium Project and the amended RML which now includes the Upper Spring Creek's Brown Area, Rosita and Kingsville Project areas. The TCEQ is a part of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's ("NRC") Agreement State Program where Texas assumes regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials, including production of uranium. As part of the agreement, regulations adopted by Texas are required to be compatible with NRC regulations. About the Upper Spring Creek ISR Uranium Project The 100% Company-owned Project is a planned Satellite IX Plant operation for the Rosita CPP. The Project consists of several future potential production units within the historic Clay West uranium district. The Project was previously held by Signal Equities LLC, who previously licensed and permitted the property as an ISR uranium project, maintaining the aquifer exemption and ceased work following continued low uranium spot prices. In December 2020, the Company acquired the Project. The uranium mineralized sands that are associated with the project area lie within the Oakville Formation. These historic uranium producing sands stretch across an area of approximately 120 miles long by approximately 20 miles wide in South Texas. The uranium mineralized ore body at the Upper Spring Creek Project occurs at depths typically between 300 and 450 feet from surface. Rosita ISR Uranium Central Processing Plant The Rosita CPP can receive uranium-loaded resin from remote project areas across the South Texas region through a network of Satellite IX Plants. These Satellite IX Plants, located near wellfields, are a key component of the ISR uranium extraction process. A lixiviant, consisting of groundwater mixed with oxygen and sodium bicarbonate, is injected into the wellfield using ISR technology, where it dissolves uranium from the underground sandstone. The uranium-bearing solution is then pumped to the surface and directed through the IX columns at the nearby Satellite IX Plant, where uranium is absorbed onto resin beads. The uranium-loaded resin is then transported to the Rosita CPP, where the uranium is removed from the resin and processed into yellowcake. Once processed, the resin is recycled and trucked back to the Satellite IX Plants for reuse. These modular, efficient, and relocatable IX Plants allow for cost-effective operation across multiple sites without the need to construct full processing facilities at each location, and they can be relocated once a wellfield is depleted. Technical Disclosure and Qualified Person John M. Seeley, Ph.D., P.G., C.P.G., enCore's Chief Geologist, and a Qualified Person under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) S-K 1300, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this news release on behalf of the Company. About enCore Energy Corp. enCore Energy Corp., America's Clean Energy Company™, is committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable fuel for nuclear energy as the only United States uranium company with multiple central processing plants in operation. enCore operates the 100% owned and operated Rosita CPP in South Texas and the 70/30 joint venture Alta Mesa CPP with Boss Energy Ltd., with enCore operating as the project manager. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle. enCore solely utilizes ISR for uranium extraction, a well-known and proven technology co-developed by the leaders at enCore Energy. Following upon enCore's demonstrated success in South Texas, future projects in enCore's planned project pipeline include the Dewey-Burdock project in South Dakota and the Gas Hills project in Wyoming. The Company holds other assets including non-core assets and proprietary databases. enCore is committed to working with local communities and indigenous governments to create positive impact from corporate developments. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements: Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws that are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by such words as "expects", "plans", "believes", "intends", "continue", "potential", "remains", and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "will" be taken. Forward-looking statements and information that are not statements of historical fact include, but are not limited to, any information relating to statements regarding future or potential extraction, and any other statements regarding future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects, statements regarding the success of current and future ISR operations, including projects in our pipeline, our development plans including construction of wellfields and a satellite IX plant to feed the Rosita Project, the commencement of and timing of commencement of construction at the Project, our future extraction plans and our commitment to working with local communities and indigenous governments to create positive impact from corporate developments should be considered forward looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and forward-looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statement, including those described in greater detail in our filings with the SEC and on SEDAR+, particularly those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, annual information from and MD&A. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with assumptions regarding project economics; discount rates; expenditures and the current cost environment; timing and schedule of the projects, general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of enCore to implement its business strategies; and other risks. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including without limitation exploration and development risks, changes in commodity prices, access to skilled personnel, the results of exploration and development activities; extraction risks; uninsured risks; regulatory risks; defects in title; the availability of materials and equipment, timeliness of government approvals and unanticipated environmental impacts on operations; litigation risks; risks posed by the economic and political environments in which the Company operates and intends to operate; increased competition; assumptions regarding market trends and the expected demand and desires for the Company's products and proposed products; reliance on industry equipment manufacturers, suppliers and others; the failure to adequately protect intellectual property; the failure to adequately manage future growth; adverse market conditions, the failure to satisfy ongoing regulatory requirements and factors relating to forward looking statements listed above. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as required by law. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with the various securities commissions which are available online at and Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations, beliefs and plans of management. Such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes and readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, that speak only as of the date hereof, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG export plant in Texas drop Wednesday, sources say
HOUSTON, May 28 (Reuters) - Natural gas flows to a Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas declined on Wednesday, likely leading to a reduction in LNG output, two sources said. Freeport is the third largest LNG export facility in the U.S. and has helped the country remain the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas. It is one of the most closely watched LNG export plants in the world because the start and stop of its operations can often cause price swings in global gas markets. It has a capacity to consume 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas per day and can produce 16.3 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG. When flows to Freeport drop, gas prices in the U.S. usually decline due to lower demand from the plant for the fuel. Meanwhile, prices in Europe usually increase due to a drop in LNG supplies available to global markets from the plant. Freeport declined to comment. Last Friday, the company experienced a brief power outage to one of its plants, commonly called trains, and had to take the plant out of service to cool down before eventually restarting it, according to a filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Freeport reported last Friday's trip was caused by the plant's compressor system, according to the TCEQ filing.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Texas Industry Is Booming—But Its Emissions Crisis Is Catching Up
With enforcement accelerating and industrial growth outpacing infrastructure, Texas manufacturers face a make-or-break moment. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 / / -- Texas is building an empire—but one that's now under inspection. In 2025, the Lone Star State surpassed every global economy but seven. With a GDP now larger than Russia, South Korea, and Brazil, Texas isn't just an American powerhouse—it's an industrial juggernaut. From petrochemicals and semiconductors to food packaging, plastics, coatings, and precision electronics, nearly every sector is expanding. Warehouse footprints are doubling, output is scaling, and entire industrial parks are rising seemingly overnight. But behind that success story is a mounting concern: emissions. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a clear warning. In 2024 alone, the agency conducted 10,500+ site investigations, issued a record number of NOEs and NOVs (notices of enforcement/violation), and committed to intensifying oversight in high-growth zones like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and the Gulf Coast corridor. Air quality violations are on the rise across virtually every industrial sector, not just oil and gas. Facilities in semiconductors, coatings, EPS molding, solar manufacturing, printing, and flexographic packaging are all facing heightened scrutiny. Many still operate with legacy emissions systems that no longer meet today's regulatory thresholds for VOC and NOx destruction. With compliance deadlines fast approaching, recent guidance from both the EPA and TCEQ now emphasizes the need for 98%+ destruction efficiency, low-NOx output, and thermal uniformity to ensure full oxidation. Facilities that can't demonstrate this performance risk enforcement actions, delayed permits, or even operational shutdowns. This has become a critical inflection point as companies now face a stark choice: invest in scalable pollution control—or risk noncompliance notices, permit delays, shutdowns, and public backlash. While many are just now realizing the collision between growth and oversight, Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE) a Long Beach-based engineering firm, has spent the past decade quietly installing high-efficiency VOC abatement systems across Texas's most emission-heavy sectors. 'We've been preparing for this exact moment,' said Anoosheh Oskouian, CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental. 'As enforcement accelerates, the companies we work with aren't panicking—they're ahead of the curve. Texas continues to prove that industrial growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We are proud to work with forward-thinking companies across the state who are not only complying with regulations, but leading the charge in sustainable manufacturing and clean energy innovation. Our mission is to help them reduce emissions without compromising performance during this growth period for the Lone Star State. Ship & Shore's Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), customized capture systems, and emissions control retrofits are a few of the ways that S&SE are helping manufacturers stay ahead of compliance demands from TCEQ, the EPA, and local municipalities. Designed and built in America, these systems reduce VOCs and hazardous pollutants without sacrificing operational performance—qualifying many clients for energy efficiency incentives in the process. Some of these systems are already operating across key regions of Texas, delivering destruction efficiencies above 98%, flexible turndown ratios, and modular designs adaptable to facilities of all sizes. Beyond core industries, Ship & Shore also serves specialized operations such as barge degassing, biomass recovery, and food Industry—tailoring each system to local emissions permits, process constraints, and sustainability objectives. In an environment where outdated equipment is routinely flagged, several inspectors have described the presence of these systems as 'music to their ears.' 'Regulators want proof, not promises' added Oskouian 'and systems that deliver it are few and far between. That's why S&SE has proudly served for over 25 years as a catalyst—a partner bridging the gap between regulation and industry.' With both newly planned and operational systems already passing inspections across Texas they are poised and ready. While others brace for enforcement, S&SE's clients are running stable, compliant, and prepared—proof that with the right engineering, this moment doesn't have to be a crisis. It can be a turning point. About Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. is a Long Beach, California-based, woman-owned business that has been solely owned and organically grown since its founding in 2000. For 25 years, the company has specialized in design, engineering, and fabrication of air pollution control systems for industrial manufacturers. S&SE delivers fully customized clean air solutions for industries such as flexographic printing, EPS molding, automotive, semiconductors, and more—helping clients meet stringent environmental regulations while improving operational efficiency. With complete in-house capabilities and a customer-focused, full-service approach that spans concept to compliance, S&SE is trusted worldwide for delivering sustainable, made-in-America technology. With leadership that serves on the South Coast AQMD BACT (Best Available Control Technology) Committee, S&SE offers unmatched regulatory insight and a higher level of environmental innovation. All solutions are engineered, built, and supported proudly in-house in the U.S.A. Learn more at Beatriz Arana EnergíaComm, Corp. [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Millions in Texas Told to Share Car Rides
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Millions of people in Texas have been urged to limit their car use and share rides due to potentially unhealthy air pollution levels. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued an Ozone Action Day on Wednesday for the Houston, Galveston and Brazoria areas. Why It Matters Elevated ground-level ozone pollution endangers the health of children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions, exacerbating symptoms such as coughing, reduced lung function, and asthma attacks. According to air quality forecasts, ozone pollutant levels are forecast to reach levels unhealthy for sensitive groups on Wednesday. The Houston skyline seen from the Valero refinery in 2023. The Houston skyline seen from the Valero refinery in To Know According to an air quality alert published by the National Weather Service (NWS), atmospheric conditions on Wednesday are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas. "You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned," it said. According to the TCEQ, ground-level ozone, or smog, is created when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — released mainly from vehicles, industrial plants, and chemical solvents — react in sunlight. Summer in Texas often brings stagnant, sunny conditions that accelerate these reactions. What People Are Saying AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham told Newsweek previously:"Ozone is a secondary pollutant, meaning it's not emitted directly from sources but is formed through chemical reactions. These reactions require sunlight and higher temperatures, making warmer months more prone to ozone formation. When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels. "Ozone pollution is often more severe in urban areas where there are higher concentrations of pollutants from sources like cars, power plants, and industrial activities." Jonathan Grigg, professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine at Queen Mary University of London, told Newsweek previously thatthere are "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. He added that conditions such as asthma are exacerbated by exposure to air pollution. What Happens Next The TCEQ provides Ozone Action Day notifications one day in advance when conditions are expected to favor elevated ozone levels. This is so that "citizens, businesses, and industry can take steps to reduce the pollutants that contribute to ozone formation." The Ozone Action Day alert remains in force throughout Wednesday.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Travis County sued by Texas over landfill
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County is being sued by the state of Texas over 148-acre landfill off Highway 290. The lawsuit alleges Travis County violated multiple environmental laws since the site closed down in 1982. The accusations reference an investigative report done by the Texas Commission of Environmental Health Quality (TCEQ) in 2024. SIMILAR COVERAGE: Neighbors gear up to oppose Austin Community Landfill expansion TCEQ's report details 'erosion on the property' and 'leachate leaks' across several parts of the landfill. Leachate is a liquid that is often hazardous and comes from several substances of trash. Environmental lawyer Bill Gammon said responsibilities to maintain a landfill are very clear. 'These are strict statutory violations,' Gammon said. 'They're one of the few statutes that actually has good enforcement ability, because it is so possible to measure exactly what's going on.' Jeffrey Jacoby, the acting co-director at the Texas Campaign for the Environment, said he's been familiar with concerns around the area for years. 'You have issues with vectors—the birds and rodents who are attracted to open trash pits. You have leachate—trash juice escaping a landfill,' Jacoby said. 'This can grow to be to have really, really profound negative impacts on people's quality of life.' KXAN has reached out to Travis County for comment and have not heard back yet. We will update this story if a response is given. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
