Say ‘NO’ to Carbon Capture Pipelines in Ascension Parish!

Air Products is pushing a massive “blue hydrogen” project across five parishes that includes pipelines, an ammonia plant, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage wells. It’s called the Louisiana “Clean” Energy Project, and it threatens our air, water, health, and safety in Ascension, St. James, St. John, Livingston, and Tangipahoa Parishes. There’s nothing clean about it.

Part of the project is being built within a half mile of a primary school in Sorrento. It also involves constructing a new carbon capture pipeline in Ascension Parish, located within 1 mile of residential subdivisions such as Ascension Trace, River Ridge, Pelican Crossing, and Sugar Mill. Carbon capture pipelines can be very dangerous, especially if they’re near homes.

Take action to stop this project:

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Why Say “NO”?

1. HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS: Carbon capture pipelines can leak and rupture due to equipment failure, severe weather, or aging pipes. If a leak or rupture happens, carbon dioxide (CO₂), an invisible, odorless gas, can quickly fill the air and push out oxygen, making it hard to breathe. People may feel dizzy or pass out without warning. In 2020, a carbon dioxide pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi, sent dozens to the hospital. These risks are even greater in low-lying areas or during emergencies like floods.
2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHALLENGES: Ascension Parish does not have a specific emergency response plan for a project like this, especially given that our fire department is all volunteer. This means that if an emergency were to occur, first responders would not be trained or equipped to handle CO₂ incidents, and evacuating would be difficult due to improper warning systems. Emergency evacuation could be delayed, especially during severe weather.
3. DISRUPTION DURING CONSTRUCTION: Construction of the pipeline will cause noise, traffic, and land disturbance. Building pipelines can harm wildlife, wetlands, and water sources during construction. Long-term risks include soil erosion, water contamination, or damaged ecosystems, especially if maintenance is poor.
4. PROPERTY & LAND ISSUES: The presence of a hazardous pipeline can lower property values. In some cases, pipelines may conflict with future urban development plans or restrict land use.
5. CORPORATE TAX EXEMPTIONS: The pipeline company, Air Products, could benefit from corporate tax exemptions, meaning it won’t be paying its fair share for local schools, roads, or emergency services. They would also receive about $440 million a year in tax breaks under the 45Q tax code, according to a report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
6. ADDED STRAIN: In Louisiana, we are no strangers to pipelines and plants. This project would pile more damage onto communities that have been dealing with the consequences of toxic exposure (air smelling like rotten eggs, trouble breathing, shelter-in-place orders, boil water advisories) for decades.
7. SAVE LAKE MAUREPAS: The pipeline would cut through the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, which could impact wildlife, plants, and disrupt natural flows. The scenic and recreational value of the lake could diminish because of the visible infrastructure. Local fishermen, crabbers, and people who rely on the lake for their income are concerned that the project could harm fish populations or damage water quality.

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