Water scarcity and clean energy collide in South Texas

Dylan Baddour | Source: San Antonio Express News | Posted 04/18/2024

A New Jersey-based chemical company has bought the last available water supply from the Nueces River of South Texas, raising concerns of regional scarcity as reservoirs dwindle and drought persists.

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A New Jersey chemical company has acquired the last remaining water supply from the Nueces River in South Texas, sparking concerns about regional water scarcity. Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. plans to utilize the water for its Nueces Green Ammonia plant, which aims to convert hydrogen to ammonia as an eco-friendly fuel alternative. However, officials in Corpus Christi caution that this project could strain the water supply for over 600,000 local residents as reservoirs shrink due to prolonged drought.

Despite Corpus Christi's efforts to sell Nueces River water to industrial users and implement desalination plants, the area faces water supply challenges amid increased demand and dwindling reserves. Avina's water-intensive project highlights the delicate balance between industrial growth and environmental sustainability, with experts emphasizing the need for efficient water management in the face of expanding hydrogen and ammonia production ventures in Texas.

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