10/15/2025

The Louisiana Chemical Association Comments on Carbon Capture Executive Order

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The Louisiana Chemical Association Comments on Carbon Capture Executive Order

BATON ROUGE, LA – October 15, 2025 – Today, David Cresson, President and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA), made the following comment on Executive Order Number JML 25-119, regarding CO2 capture and storage limits and moratorium.

“The Louisiana Chemical Association appreciates Governor Landry’s focus on public safety, environmental stewardship, and economic growth. We share his commitment to responsible industrial development and community engagement, and we value the Administration’s broader efforts to establish Louisiana as a premier place for business investments. To that end, our industry has already committed over $60 billion to projects that depend on carbon capture and storage. 

That is why we are concerned that a conditional moratorium on new Class VI permit applications, as announced today, sends the wrong message to the market at a pivotal moment for Louisiana’s economy. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a critical part of maintaining and growing the manufacturing industry in our state. A pause on applications, regardless of the reasoning, signals uncertainty for projects that enable lower-emissions production, support thousands of high-wage jobs, and encourage future reinvestment.

Louisiana earned federal approval to run its own Class VI program so that permitting could be rigorous, predictable, and efficient here at home. That hard-won primacy, and the state’s recent issuance of its first Class VI permit, demonstrate that Louisiana can safely develop these projects in a way that protects communities and natural resources while continuing to encourage industrial investment in the state. A moratorium undermines that predictability at the very time companies are making multi-billion-dollar, multi-decade siting decisions.

LCA remains committed to working with the Governor, state agencies, and local officials to address concerns and deliver the environmental and economic benefits made possible by CCS projects in the state. Louisiana should proudly lead the nation in safe, responsible industrial decarbonization rather than signaling hesitation that allows other states to seize this opportunity.”

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About the Louisiana Chemical Association

The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) was formed in 1959 to promote a positive business climate for chemical manufacturing that ensures long-term economic growth for its 65 member companies that operate more than 100 sites throughout Louisiana.

LCA, Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance and related organizations work to protect and expand Louisiana’s petrochemical manufacturing base. It is critical for the industry to have a unified voice in state governmental activities because legislative and regulatory actions can affect capital investment and job retention and growth.

LCA is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of 17 member company representatives, primarily plant managers and divisional vice presidents. LCA has an experienced staff with expertise in the chemical industry, environmental, health, safety, security, governmental affairs, communications and association management.