Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 1136: ENERGY/PIPELINES: Prohibits the transport of carbon dioxide in rights-of-way used for petroleum transportation

This bill prohibits the placement of carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines in the same right-of-way as existing petroleum pipelines in Louisiana. The law directly affects pipeline operators and energy companies by requiring them to use separate corridors for transporting carbon dioxide for storage purposes. This restriction aims to keep carbon dioxide transport infrastructure distinct from petroleum infrastructure, though it does not prevent the use of existing pipelines for other purposes. The measure applies statewide and would require new planning and coordination for carbon capture and storage projects.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline placement, limiting renewable energy infrastructure development and clean energy storage options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 419: LIABILITY/CIVIL: Relative to civil liability from greenhouse gas emissions

HB 419 limits civil liability for oil and gas companies regarding greenhouse gas emissions that comply with state and federal laws. It directly affects covered entities like oil producers, refiners, and pipeline operators by blocking lawsuits alleging contributions to climate change ("climate change claims"). Key provisions state these entities cannot be held liable for such claims if emissions follow applicable regulations, while preserving liability for personal injury, property damage, environmental violations, or gross negligence. The bill does not apply to carbon capture projects and explicitly aims to prevent courts from establishing climate policy instead of legislative or regulatory processes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks climate change lawsuits against oil/gas companies for compliant emissions, protecting fossil fuel industry from liability and opposing climate accountability measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks lawsuits against oil/gas companies for climate change claims when emissions comply with regulations, weakening legal accountability for emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 877: ENERGY: Prohibits carbon capture facilities from sharing pipelines

HB 877 prohibits carbon capture facilities in Louisiana from sharing pipelines for transporting carbon dioxide to storage sites. The bill directly affects carbon capture project operators and pipeline owners by requiring separate pipelines for each facility's CO2 transport. Its key provision, added to state law (R.S. 30:1116), explicitly bans owners of separate storage facilities from using the same pipeline for CO2 delivery. This creates a new regulatory requirement for pipeline infrastructure planning and construction. The bill aims to prevent shared pipeline usage, though it does not address pipeline safety standards or costs.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts carbon capture infrastructure by mandating separate pipelines, increasing costs and hindering project development for CO2 transport.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts carbon capture project infrastructure by banning shared pipelines, increasing costs and complexity for emissions-reduction technology, weakening climate action efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 707: PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission

HB 707 updates Louisiana's Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission rules to redirect assessment fees toward promoting propane use through advertising, trade shows, and consumer rebates for propane appliances. It requires the commission to form an advisory board with nine industry representatives (including specific permit holders) to advise on fund allocation. The board must meet publicly and can hold virtual sessions, with members serving without pay. The bill also allows the commission to partner with the Department of Agriculture for market development efforts. Currently pending in committee.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPromotes propane (fossil fuel) use via rebates/advertising, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 595: LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources

HB 595 transfers exclusive authority over natural resource development permits from local governments to the state department. It prohibits parishes, cities, and other local entities from requiring permits or enacting ordinances that could delay or block state-led development of resources like oil, gas, or minerals. The bill specifically states that no local government may impose permitting requirements related to natural resources, shifting all regulatory control to the state. This directly affects local governments and developers who previously navigated local permitting processes. The law aims to streamline state oversight for resource projects by eliminating overlapping local requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill removes local permitting barriers for oil/gas/mineral development, facilitating fossil fuel projects and opposing local restrictions on fossil energy infrastructure.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves local permitting authority for natural resource development, eliminating local environmental review and prioritizing industry over conservation protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 878: ENERGY: Prohibits any carbon capture operations under a scenic river

HB 878 prohibits the permitting of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage beneath Louisiana's designated natural and scenic river systems. It directly affects carbon capture project developers seeking underground storage sites under these rivers, as the bill blocks permits for such operations. The key provision amends state law to explicitly ban geologic CO2 storage beneath rivers listed in the scenic river system designation (R.S. 56:1840 et al.), regardless of other legal provisions. This policy change prevents new carbon capture projects from using riverbeds as storage locations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks permits for carbon capture storage under scenic rivers, restricting a key energy infrastructure development method for CO2 projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks CO2 storage under scenic rivers, restricting carbon capture - a climate mitigation technology - thereby weakening emission reduction efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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