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Livingston Parish Council Proposes Ordinance Banning Injection and Disposal Wells

The Energy Law

Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] 1] The proposed ordinance can be viewed here: L.P.

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Texas Now One Step Closer to Obtaining Primacy Over Class VI Wells

The Energy Law

On August 30, 2022, the Texas Railroad Commission approved proposed regulations relating to Class VI wells utilized for injecting and sequestering carbon dioxide in geologic formations.

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A Primer on CCUS Regulation in Louisiana

The Energy Law

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects involve various legal issues. In addition to the unit order, the operator must receive approval for its injection wells. It is currently anticipated that primacy for Louisiana will be granted in late 2022 or early 2023. This article focuses on the latter.