A proposed carbon sequestration project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, would inject up to 19 million metric tons of CO2 into two wells over 30 years. The project by Gulf Coast Sequestration would be the third Class VI injection well in the state. A public hearing drew roughly 40 people, with residents split over economic benefits versus safety concerns about potential leaks and water contamination. Opponents raised questions about the source of the CO2, which project documents list as coming from undisclosed partners in the Lake Charles Industrial Corridor. They also worried about impurities in the injected gas, including hydrogen sulfide and trace mercury. The project is exempt from a state moratorium on new Class VI well permits ordered by Governor Jeff Landry. Supporters pointed to 300 temporary construction jobs and seven permanent positions, along with rigorous monitoring protocols. The company says the wells are located on remote land used for ranching. The Chicot Aquifer, the region's main water source, sits above the injection zone with a maximum depth of 1,100 feet.
