(The Center Square) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, while citing the economic potential of carbon capture and sequestration, on Wednesday ordered a moratorium on approvals of new Class VI injection wells and mandated that state agencies and departments work together to develop procedures and processes to advance the industry.

Landry said he has heard the concerns of citizens and communities in Louisiana and called on state agencies, departments, and local officials to work together in the development of a clear roadmap to ensure that applications for proposed projects follow state rules for carbon injection and CO₂ pipelines.