Bills to curb carbon dioxide pipelines, storage in Louisiana now face long odds

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 737

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A bill to place restrictions on carbon dioxide pipelines and storage facilities in Louisiana failed in a legislative committee Tuesday, likely spelling doom for other legislation looking to limit use of the technology in the state.

Opposition to carbon sequestration among lawmakers and locals has grown as interest in the process has expanded throughout Louisiana. The state Department of Conservation and Energy listed 31 applications for carbon storage projects across the state as of December, …

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