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Chairman Arnett summarized energy‑related outcomes from the just‑completed legislative session, telling the task force the session included new language affecting solar setbacks, limited activity on offshore wind, and measures addressing environmental effects and mitigation for onshore wind. He said some proposed, restrictive setbacks for solar were moderated during the process and that certain provisions were attached to other bills and enacted.

Port Fourchon research turbine exception

Arnett described an exception obtained during the session for a single research turbine tied to Port Fourchon work: the turbine will be installed onshore for research on hurricane resiliency and wildlife mitigation and was exempted from newly tightened setback rules because it is not a utility‑scale power plant.

Carbon sequestration and pipeline issues

Arnett said the session considered multiple carbon sequestration bills; some proposals, including moratorium‑style measures, were not enacted. He noted Representative Mack’s bill to ensure EMS and first responders receive training and equipment regarding CO2 pipeline incidents, and said industry had raised concerns that some legislative proposals would have impeded deployment.

Arnett also said the task force is examining “pipeline parity” — whether pipeline rules should be feedstock‑neutral — and local‑input provisions requiring the Department of Natural Resources to consider local government input on project proposals.

Why it matters: Changes to setback rules, environmental mitigation fees and local‑input requirements affect siting, permitting and timelines for renewable energy and carbon transport projects. The Port Fourchon exception preserves a near‑term research activity intended to improve turbine resilience in extreme weather.

Discussion vs. direction vs. decision

- Discussion: Task force members reviewed enacted language and discussed remaining regulatory work needed to implement the laws.

- Direction/assignment: Staff and members noted they would track implementing regulations and gather stakeholder comments on how enacted statutes affect project timelines and permitting needs.

- Formal action: No formal votes were taken by this task force on state statute changes at the meeting.

Ending

Chairman Arnett said the process required balancing industry competitiveness with environmental and local‑government concerns and asked task force members to supply implementation feedback for inclusion in the task force’s draft recommendations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clean Hydrogen T.F. Jun 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 23 meeting, the task force heard a report on energy and natural‑resource legislation from the recent Louisiana session, including moderated solar setbacks, onshore wind environmental mitigation measures, an exception for a Port Fourchon research turbine, and actions and discussions about carbon sequestration oversight.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana","taxId",78558,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189444,"Hyundai Steel to build $5.8 billion low‑carbon steel mill in Donaldsonville, outlines hydrogen transition plan",1646,73000,1719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358&start=73&end=1719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358/thumbnail_73000.jpg","/articles/6189444/Louisiana/Hyundai-Steel-to-build-58-billion-lowcarbon-steel-mill-in-Donaldsonville-outlines-hydrogen-transition-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189444-064e287d76982a64dd5e7d46fcb5b0cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448507&Signature=DrzNgy3WNddVGJgiIcCqLT2ZOngd9IZQK0HKg8UgFcB7gqWK6GUjbXfiAKbNKnSOaB9uqpSqtWext28PdEMzRVlQDTabojPuCGxnCJwmkLrQQVbjHPI7OQ-wVFRfp0C--bTq8j6lVYgZ6LwB96M94FBKGCAIqYY2FVTrslNjcxgC-kQERFLG-Fv4e~wqApUK92LaLGd9JV8kgfyYX~H52pWYSuXG3XFPKbDrY2H4tUfYpPDb8i07FmJtdIG5jjC~77nBNDXVD58PiJcs-sARdEb2FhPGvrv5nqQlW~K1Ps0D5CQmCOehfiSBx4Mx-27MmOB0QJ6RW5JacILyHud0PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Donaldsonville, Louisiana — Hyundai Steel on June 23 told the Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force it plans a $5.8 billion, fully integrated electric‑arc furnace steel mill in Donaldsonville that the company says will create about 1,300 direct jobs and is intended to transition over time from natural gas with carbon capture to hydrogen‑based reduction.

The presentation was delivered by Jim Park, head of the energy and hydrogen business for Hyundai Motor Group in North America, and Peter Kim, who presented the Hyundai Steel project and described the company’s phased roadmap to low‑carbon steel. “We are very delighted and excited to be here, and thank you for inviting us to attend this session of the Clean Hydrogen Task Force meeting,” Park said during the presentation.

Hyundai Steel described a multi‑phase decarbonization plan that begins at a so‑called Level 3 approach using natural gas in a direct reduced iron (DRI) process combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS), increases adoption of blue hydrogen in a later phase, and ultimately targets Level 5 operation using green hydrogen to reach a carbon footprint “below 0.1” on the company chart. Peter Kim said the plant will deploy electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, advanced rolling lines and integrated CCS connected to the DRI process.

Why it matters: Hyundai argued Louisiana has the logistical footprint, energy infrastructure and workforce to support the facility and to catalyze a broader hydrogen ecosystem for industrial offtake and transport applications. “Louisiana is, in our opinion, uniquely positioned for a hydrogen economy,” Kim said.

Key details from the presentation and Q&A

- Hyundai Steel cited a $5,800,000,000 capital investment and said the facility would create more than 1,300 direct high‑quality jobs. The company described initial product focus on hot and cold coils for automotive applications; executives said the plant is not presently designed to produce thicker plate steel but that additional nearby capacity could be built later.

- The company’s roadmap is explicitly phased. Kim and other company speakers said Level 3 (natural gas + CCS) is the near‑term choice primarily because “we cannot find affordable hydrogen” at present. They said Level 4 (blue hydrogen integration) and Level 5 (green hydrogen) are targets as hydrogen production and costs improve.

- Executives repeatedly described a dependency on CCS and pipeline or local production for affordable hydrogen supply. In response to a question, Hyundai representatives said CCS capability is a strong dependency for their near‑term plan and that they are investing in R&D and proof‑of‑concepts for capture technology.

- The company is developing a North American hydrogen business platform (referred to in the presentation as HTWO/H2 platforms and H2 Logistics) that covers production, storage, transport and dispensing, and said Hyundai already operates hydrogen demonstrations and deployments in ports and logistics (including the Xcient fuel cell truck) and is launching second‑generation passenger fuel‑cell models in North America.

- On federal incentives, Jim Park said Hyundai has advocated for the continuation of hydrogen tax credits and that cuts or changes to federal incentives would “slow our adoption” but the company retains “an unwavering commitment” to hydrogen deployment. Park said recent congressional negotiations make him “hopeful” some form of 45V will survive in forthcoming legislation but acknowledged uncertainty.

- Company executives described current hydrogen‑on‑site or near‑site costs achieved in other deployments at roughly the $6/kg range and said parity with diesel would require additional cost declines (company remarks placed diesel parity around the $4/kg target and parity with battery electric at ~ $8/kg). They estimated technology and scale improvements could take multiple years and repeatedly referenced a 5‑ to 10‑year timeframe for phased transitions.

Discussion vs. direction vs. decision

- Discussion only: The task force heard the company’s site selection rationale, the technology roadmap (EAF + DRI + CCS → blue hydrogen → green hydrogen), cost ranges for hydrogen and estimates for a multi‑phase transition. Several members pressed Hyundai on hydrogen cost, CCS dependency, jobs, and product mix.

- Direction/assignment: Task force members invited Hyundai to keep communication open with the state and the task force on federal developments and regulatory issues; Hyundai offered to provide technical assistance and metrics to the task force on request.

- Formal action: No formal vote or regulatory authorization of the project occurred at the meeting.

Ending

Hyundai Steel framed the Donaldsonville project as part of a broader strategy to decarbonize steel supply chains for automotive and commercial customers and to seed a hydrogen economy in Louisiana. Company executives stressed the near‑term reliance on CCS and natural gas economics, and they asked state regulators and lawmakers to support predictable policy and incentives that lower hydrogen costs and accelerate the transition.","Hyundai Steel on June 23 announced plans for a $5.8 billion integrated electric arc furnace steel mill in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, saying the plant will begin with natural gas plus carbon capture and later transition to hydrogen‑based reduction.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189429,"Experts map hydrogen end‑uses and economic opportunities for Louisiana, flagging transport, SAF, methanol and storage hurdles",3599,287000,3886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358&start=287&end=3886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358/thumbnail_287000.jpg","/articles/6189429/Louisiana/Experts-map-hydrogen-enduses-and-economic-opportunities-for-Louisiana-flagging-transport-SAF-methanol-and-storage-hurdles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189429-ad331b146f3223eaf6d6d6b9362a0333/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448507&Signature=BSy1al40~GTdEjEyuMkJ1Hhi~h9qWTGlseO5pJ3507gd1nhR8LXvB0X-wk1JTCOceMbUFR3zDSSIDA5xasS4g2ozvd-3ygwI4Hjn87vI8gI~kOinoPFeLKbQb44ReDHAd7W-Bs64mXNyEiIaZ9KpxsSDFO0NVcpDGEqmC0y6DTvIC61KfDlPh8Htz8bYsG5APqBhoMK-OkmPBRbnQJIYKBI0XAEKXt0btOfFEIElq9DkR4JMAse3oahRa7AnfVJEUnJqrUxM8GC0mjn0hRCOKEuqC6PB~kcTDxWsfTsPsWJvJmI8S9iL0lZqe27sQm1uQCenm6XyEtH5YnFXP2BwXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baton Rouge — Two presentations at the June 23 meeting described hydrogen end uses, commercialization status, and the economic case for Louisiana as a regional hub.

Dr. Zappi presentation: sectors, readiness and hurdles

Dr. Zappi (presenter) reviewed where hydrogen is already used today and where experts expect it to scale. He emphasized that most hydrogen today is produced for refineries and ammonia (fertilizer) production and that Louisiana is a national hub for both sectors. Zappi used a simple readiness coding in his slides: dark green for commercial ready, light green for near commercial, blue for developing and red for R&D stage.

Key points from Zappi:

- Transportation: fuel‑cell trucks and buses are commercially deployed and present a near‑term use case for hydrogen; costs and fueling infrastructure remain the main constraints.

- Industrial heat, chemicals, steel and ammonia: DRI steel, ammonia and several chemical uses are promising industrial applications, some of which are already being addressed by blue hydrogen/CCS solutions.

- Power and boilers: localized power generation and hydrogen‑capable boilers are developing; large‑scale hydrogen power plants are not yet commercially widespread.

- Storage and transport: hydrogen’s low volumetric energy density means high volumetric flow to replace natural gas; transport and distribution remain a major engineering and economic challenge.

Dr. Zappi repeatedly highlighted cost targets that would materially expand applications, saying a $4/kg hydrogen price would put many applications “in the ballgame,” while current production in some demonstrations sits around $6/kg.

Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO Inc.) presentation: regional economic development and trade

Cameron Poole, energy and innovation manager at Greater New Orleans Inc., discussed the economic development implications of hydrogen demand and projects in Louisiana. He emphasized that more than 45 hydrogen‑related projects were announced in the past eight years, representing tens of thousands of jobs, substantial private investment and thousands of millions in private capital.

Poole highlighted methanol and blue ammonia as practical commercial markets that can act as hydrogen carriers or demand drivers today and pointed to CF Industries’ blue ammonia project as an example of international partnerships and offtake arrangements. He said dual‑use vessels and barges (e.g., methanol barges) and port infrastructure investments can make Louisiana attractive for maritime and export markets.

Why it matters: Presenters argued Louisiana’s refinery and fertilizer footprint, port infrastructure, workforce and existing chemical industry make the state a strong candidate to host hydrogen production and derivative fuel/value‑chain projects — provided costs fall, distribution is solved and predictable policy remains in place.

Discussion vs. direction vs. decision

- Discussion: Presenters catalogued sector readiness, cost targets and technological challenges and answered questions about timelines and feasibility.

- Direction/assignment: Several members proposed pursuing pilot demonstrations and federal consortium funding to lower costs and advance commercialization; presenters encouraged pursuit of demo funding and regulatory clarity.

- Formal action: No votes were taken; presenters recommended that the task force continue to support pilot projects and federal funding applications.

Ending

Both presenters recommended continued focus on pilot and demonstration projects that link hydrogen production to immediate offtake (for example methanol, ammonia or port operations) while the state monitors federal policy developments that affect project finance.","Presenters at the June 23 meeting reviewed hydrogen’s most promising near‑term markets — heavy trucks and buses, industrial heat and chemical feedstocks, SAF and methanol — and emphasized cost, distribution and storage as the principal constraints in scaling demand.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189439,"Task force briefed on federal reconciliation progress: 45Q/45V changes could tighten timelines for hydrogen projects",255,3513000,3768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358&start=3513&end=3768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057347-6155ad3a5687f567426ae3a769975358/thumbnail_3513000.jpg","/articles/6189439/Louisiana/Task-force-briefed-on-federal-reconciliation-progress-45Q45V-changes-could-tighten-timelines-for-hydrogen-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189439-e95f6000efc1d1ca46e3ae2e357fdf9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448507&Signature=oGAOu1FKfYccTkEIK~heeFWmJYN6XCxjJZju-L-89qNLEiEHACzV~Gl67UvG96TBIUEnrj3lSBEDVjhMuj5uaZgJeuw4TaeVYMPS0FbC0dc-NFxn0GkaQgkdozwl51yzRMuvVefOAoJKqYyHSAOUBl3sroXgieY79j1dWqdDXiyQ03F4h-PtxjMM1kqZfY8gv0WqUyAMimLFAupBJ-uZFdnms3FChOgkcej9ablWsCH-Frtwl8TYCGLsxGSH5PyqjHcu7kk5OVFy3R8p3poYGayod9FDw35P8pc26DxYlEVS6tFZbMoyLz06x4~SJvEpZ585oUcXouA6P3ODx5hiyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baton Rouge — A staff briefing at the June 23 meeting updated the Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force on the status of federal tax incentives in the ongoing budget reconciliation package often referred to at the meeting as the “big beautiful bill.” Lindsey Cooper Phillips of the Clean Air Task Force summarized differences between House and Senate drafts and the implications for hydrogen and carbon capture projects.

“President Trump has requested the bill to be on his desk by July 4,” Phillips told the task force, and congressional leaders were moving the legislation quickly. She said the House Ways and Means Committee’s markup left the dollar amounts for Section 45Q intact but removed transferability and added “foreign entity of concern” provisions. The Senate Finance Committee draft restored transferability, kept the foreign entity language, raised the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) rate to $85 per ton for 45Q and shifted the inflation indexing base year from 2025 to 2026.

On 45V — the production tax credit for clean hydrogen — Phillips said both House and Senate drafts shortened the eligible construction‑commence window: the current versions would require projects to commence construction by Dec. 31, 2025, to qualify under the draft language. She noted that such a deadline would exclude many announced projects and that Senator Cassidy and others are seeking an extension to 2029 to provide a longer runway for projects.

Why it matters: Several presenters emphasized that project economics for hydrogen production and for CCS‑enabled processes are highly sensitive to federal tax credits. Changes to transferability, eligible start dates, or credit amounts could alter whether planned projects remain financially viable.

Discussion vs. direction vs. decision

- Discussion: Task force members and presenters discussed the practical consequences of different draft provisions, including who can access credits, how long credits apply (45Q originally provided a 12‑year period), and how a shortened commence‑construction window could affect announced projects.

- Direction/assignment: Task force members encouraged continued outreach to federal delegations to request extensions or clarifications on timelines and to preserve program transferability where beneficial to project finance.

- Formal action: No formal action or vote was taken by the task force on federal legislation during this meeting.

Ending

Phillips advised members to monitor the Senate’s expected floor action in the week beginning June 30 and noted that any late changes could further affect project eligibility. Task force members reiterated a preference for predictable, durable incentives to catalyze private investment in hydrogen and CCS.","Federal reconciliation drafts under consideration at the end of June would, in their current form, tighten eligible start dates for clean hydrogen credits and change key 45Q provisions, the task force was told.","actionData","errors"]

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