New federal rule requires oil and gas industry to monitor for methane leaks
A new federal rule issued last week targets the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions, which experts say are a primary culprit in global...
Louisiana, Texas projects highlight differing views on carbon removal
In Texas, oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum is constructing a giant facility to suck 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the...
Commonwealth LNG signs carbon capture and storage agreement with OnStream CO2
Commonwealth LNG has entered into a memorandum of understanding with OnStream CO2 LLC for a carbon capture and storage solution at Commonwealth’s 9.3 million...
LSU researchers developing sensors to detect carbon capture leaks
Researchers in LSU’s engineering department are working to develop specialized monitors that can detect leaks in CO2 pipelines and carbon capture and storage sites...
Inside the debate over the EPA’s proposed carbon rules for power plants
Electric reliability has been a hot topic lately—from congressional hearings to regulatory agencies and at the regional transmission organizations that run the electric grid...
Neighbors continue to call for scrutiny of Lake Maurepas carbon capture project
The new state task force on carbon capture and storage projects met Monday and got an earful from opponents of a proposal to store...
How much progress has Louisiana made in reducing carbon emissions?
Louisiana’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy has drawn over $50 billion in private investments in recent years, one of...
Across Louisiana, companies are investing in the energy transition
For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the masses. They’re proactively investing real dollars in real projects to...
Louisiana Legislature set to revisit carbon capture debate
A Louisiana legislative task force established to consider the local impacts of carbon capture and sequestration will began meeting on Monday.
Projects that include carbon capture...
Air Products announces fund to benefit Lake Maurepas communities
Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced last...
