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Louisiana is poised to become the national epicenter of carbon capture and sequestration, with at least 65 proposed projects—more than any other state—raising alarms among environmental groups and local communities, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
A new analysis by the Environmental Integrity Project maps a rapid expansion of carbon capture facilities, underground injection sites and CO2 pipelines across the state, with projects concentrated in such parishes as Ascension.
Environmental advocates argue the pace of development is outstripping safety oversight and transparency, particularly as many projects rely on federal tax incentives that critics say ultimately support continued fossil fuel extraction. Community groups point to risks posed by pipelines near neighborhoods, schools and hospitals, citing past pipeline failures elsewhere as cautionary examples.
While Gov. Jeff Landry imposed a limited moratorium on new injection permits last fall, dozens of projects remain in the pipeline, setting up renewed legislative battles in 2026 over regulation, local control and public safety as Louisiana weighs economic opportunity against environmental and community concerns.
