About 40 people attended a public hearing in Cameron Parish on Gulf Coast Sequestration’s proposal to store up to 19 million metric tons of carbon dioxide underground over 30 years, a project that would become Louisiana’s third Class VI carbon storage site if approved.
Supporters cited job creation, economic benefits and emissions reduction, while opponents raised concerns about potential leaks, groundwater contamination and limited transparency about the project. Although Louisiana paused most new Class VI well applications after October 2025, the proposal is exempt because it was placed on the state’s priority list. The Current has the full story.
