A Louisiana landowner and grassroots organizer argues that the push for carbon capture and sequestration in the state is a coordinated PR campaign by out-of-state corporations, not genuine grassroots support. He questions why CCS needs billions in federal tax credits, eminent domain powers, and liability protections if the economics stand on their own. The piece contrasts CCS pipelines with traditional oil and gas infrastructure, noting that CO2 pipelines carry waste for permanent disposal, not a marketable product. It cites the 2020 Satartia, Mississippi pipeline rupture as a real-world example of the risks involved. The author warns that Louisiana citizens are being told CCS is inevitable, while organizations promoting it stand to gain from grants and consulting contracts tied to project expansion. He calls for equal property rights for all landowners, not just those who sign on with developers.
