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A Louisiana House committee has rejected a bill that would have limited the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and storage projects, preserving a controversial 2020 law that allows private land to be seized for related infrastructure, The Center Square writes.
The proposal, backed by landowner advocates, sought to roll back what critics describe as an overreach that gives private companies leverage in negotiations. Opponents argue the current law can pressure landowners with costly legal battles, raising concerns about property rights.
Industry leaders and state officials, however, warn that restricting eminent domain could jeopardize more than $100 billion in potential investment tied to carbon capture projects. They emphasize that Louisiana is competing with other states for capital and that limiting infrastructure development could drive projects elsewhere.
The decision underscores a broader tension between protecting landowner rights and maintaining Louisiana’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving energy and industrial landscape.
The Center Square has the full story.
