ENERGY: Enacts safety regulations for carbon dioxide transport and sequestration
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Summary
The bill rewrites parts of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to set safety standards for carbon‑dioxide injection (Class VI) wells and the pipelines that move CO₂ for underground storage. It applies to operators, permittees, and the state agency that oversees these projects, requiring monitoring, emergency plans, financial security, and public awareness. The goal is to protect groundwater, public safety, and high‑consequence areas while supporting carbon‑capture efforts.
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