ENERGY: Requests that the Board of Regents provide for a rigorous, peer-reviewed study on the potential effects of mixing streams of carbon captured from industrial sites and the air on the water supply and ecological environment and submit reports to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

This resolution directs Louisiana's Board of Regents to conduct a rigorous, peer-reviewed study on how mixing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and direct air capture could impact the state's water supply and ecology. The study must analyze risks such as groundwater contamination and rock interactions using real data from current well permits rather than hypothetical scenarios. It also requires evaluating whether existing regulations are sufficient to protect the environment and offering specific recommendations for improvement if gaps are found. The Board of Regents must submit an initial report by January 2027, an interim analysis by June 2027, and a final comprehensive report by June 2028 to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.