Livingston Parish Council unanimously opposes Class VI CO2 injection wells and pipelines after hours of public comment

The Livingston Parish Council adopted a resolution Oct. 23 opposing the permitting and establishment of any Class VI carbon capture injection wells and associated CO2 pipelines within parish boundaries. Councilman Deacon Coats read the final text and Councilman Shavers seconded the motion; the council recorded unanimous support in a roll-call vote and the chair announced the resolution passed.

Why it matters: Residents and local officials said the proposed technology presents health and environmental risks, and they warned long-term liability and property devaluation. Dozens of speakers said federal tax credits and unclear permitting details are driving proposals for local projects and urged stronger local control, independent safety studies, and public access to technical data.

The resolution text affirms the council’s opposition and asks the Louisiana Legislature and the U.S. Congress to give local communities meaningful authority over injection-well projects and to enact stricter federal safety and financial-liability standards. The resolution also directed that copies be sent to the governor, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy and the…