US EditionGov. Landry Signs Order Pausing Future Carbon Capture Projects in Louisiana
The moratorium prioritizes review of over 30 pending carbon capture projects and strengthens landowner rights amid local and environmental concerns, state officials said.
- Gov. Jeff Landry declared a moratorium on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in Louisiana and wants regulators to prioritize reviewing existing applications.
- Landry's order calls for companies to seek more public and local government input on pending projects, and tracks recent changes in state law and policies.
- The order sparked an immediate response from the Louisiana Chemical Association, a major trade group, while critics have concerns about land rights, aquifer impacts, climate change skepticism, and federal funding use.
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Gov. Jeff Landry halts new carbon capture applications in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Gov. Jeff Landry declared a moratorium on new carbon capture injection wells applications in Louisiana on Wednesday. The Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy is ordered to reevaluate the status of Class VI permit applications over the next 45 days. Landry explained that the order is to give residents and local officials a "clear roadmap" to ensure that applications for proposed projects follow sta…
Landry orders moratorium on new carbon capture projects
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, while citing the economic potential of carbon capture and sequestration, on Wednesday ordered a moratorium on approvals of new Class VI injection wells and mandated that state agencies and departments work together to develop procedures and processes to advance the industry. Landry said he has heard the concerns of citizens and communities in Louisiana and called on state agencies, departments, a…
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Landry orders moratorium on new carbon capture projects, industry pushes back
By Alton Wallace | The Center Square Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, while citing the economic potential of carbon capture and sequestration, on Wednesday ordered a moratorium on approvals of new Class VI injection wells and mandated that state agencies and departments work together to develop procedures and processes to advance the industry. Landry said he has heard the concerns of citizens and communities in Louisiana and called on state agencies,…
Landry orders moratorium on new carbon capture projects, industry pushes back - American Press
By Alton Wallace | The Center Square Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, while citing the economic potential of carbon capture and sequestration, on Wednesday ordered a moratorium on approvals of new Class VI injection wells and mandated that state agencies and departments work together to develop procedures and processes to advance the industry. Landry said he has heard the concerns of citizens and communities in Louisiana and called on state agencies,…
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