Occidental and 1PointFive Receive EPA Approval for CO₂ Sequestration at STRATOS DAC Facility

Occidental and its subsidiary 1PointFive have secured Class VI permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to sequester carbon dioxide at STRATOS, their Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in Ector County, Texas. This marks the first time such permits have been issued for a DAC project and is a key step in launching commercial operations for what will be the world’s largest DAC facility.

Set to begin operations in 2025, STRATOS is designed to capture up to 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The EPA’s approval confirms that Occidental’s storage technologies and monitoring systems meet or exceed federal standards for underground injection. The project supports U.S. energy security and aims to help organizations reduce emissions or produce low-carbon fuels and products.

Occidental continues to position itself as a leader in carbon management, with STRATOS representing a major advance in scalable climate solutions. The development also reinforces the strategic importance of carbon capture infrastructure in transitioning to a lower-carbon economy.