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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]

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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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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

Class VI Injection Wells, which we have discussed previously , are used to inject carbon dioxide (“CO 2 “) into deep rock formations, also known as geologic sequestration. This technology is utilized in order to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

Class VI Injection Wells, which we have discussed previously , are used to inject carbon dioxide (“CO 2 “) into deep rock formations, also known as geologic sequestration. This technology is utilized in order to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.

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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. This article focuses on the latter. The pertinent regulations are in Statewide Order No.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

Class VI Injection Wells, which we have discussed previously , are used to inject carbon dioxide (“CO 2 “) into deep rock formations, also known as geologic sequestration. This technology is utilized in order to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.

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Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

The Energy Law

The next step for GCS will be to obtain a Class VI Underground Injection Control (“UIC”) permit from the U.S. Second, Louisiana already has a developed pipeline infrastructure that is necessary to transport carbon dioxide to where it can be utilized and stored.