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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 Parish Government v. Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] Ordinance No.

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A Primer on CCUS Regulation in Louisiana

The Energy Law

In addition to the unit order, the operator must receive approval for its injection wells. Rather, it is the approval to use a specific reservoir for injection and storage of carbon dioxide. However, pilot programs can be available to allow the commencement of an enhanced recovery project prior to creation of the unit. 30:1101-1111).

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Environmental Groups Challenge Louisiana’s Primacy Over Class VI Injection Wells

The Energy Law

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to grant Louisiana primacy over Class VI injection wells. One concern the groups have is that the carbon dioxide may leak into the environment, including underground sources of drinking water. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

The Energy Law

Earlier this month, Gulf Coast Sequestration (“GCS”), a limited liability company based in Lake Charles, announced its plans to build and operate a carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) project that will create a repository 10,000 feet underground for the permanent storage of more than 80 million tons of carbon. On the state level, Act No.

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Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

The Energy Law

Earlier this month, Gulf Coast Sequestration (“GCS”), a limited liability company based in Lake Charles, announced its plans to build and operate a carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) project that will create a repository 10,000 feet underground for the permanent storage of more than 80 million tons of carbon. tons of CO?