State Treasurer John Fleming’s opposition to carbon storage is becoming a central theme in his Republican primary challenge, as he hopes to distinguish himself from race leaders Sen. Bill Cassidy and U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
Fleming calls the technology dangerous and profit-driven, despite broad support for carbon capture across Louisiana’s industrial sector.
Political analysts say the issue may resonate in parishes directly affected by proposed projects but question whether it has enough statewide traction to fuel a winning campaign. Fleming, who lacks President Donald Trump’s endorsement and trails significantly in fundraising, is positioning himself as the race’s outsider conservative.
The fight also underscores a broader tension in Louisiana between economic development tied to emerging energy technologies and growing local resistance to carbon storage infrastructure.
