Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Senator John Kennedy are pushing back against the use of eminent domain for industrial carbon capture and storage projects. While the leaders emphasize private property rights, a state House committee recently rejected a ban on land seizures for these projects, creating a political divide over how the industry expands. Beyond land rights, the state faces significant regulatory bottlenecks. A current moratorium on new carbon injection wells highlights the technical strain on state agencies, with each permit requiring thousands of hours of analysis to ensure safety and transparency.
