EPA issues permit for deepwater port that will allow for 365M oil barrels loaded a year

(The Center Square) – In the effort to advance American energy dominance, the EPA issued the “Clean Air Act permit” for an offshore deepwater port in Texas meant for crude oil export – with an energy advocate applauding the move. EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason told The Center Square: “This permit allows Texas GulfLink to load crude carriers with 85,000 oil barrels per hour, or 365 million barrels a year, while ensuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions are controlled.