Louisiana is poised to tighten restrictions on the use of eminent domain for CO2 capture pipelines, potentially curbing developers’ ability to seize private land for carbon dioxide transport and storage, reports Carbon Herald.
Legislation recently passed by state lawmakers — Senate Bill 244 — would limit eminent domain to carbon pipeline projects classified as “common carriers,” meaning they must serve the broader public interest, not just a single company.
This provision would block most private developers from forcibly acquiring land unless their projects meet that standard. Read more.
