OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES (OMR)
CARBON CAPTURE SEQUESTRATION AND WIND ENERGY OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Final Carbon Capture Sequestration and Wind Energy Operating Agreements
CS01A Operating Agreement - Air Products Blue Energy
CS01B Operating Agreement - Air Products Blue Energy
CS01C Operating Agreement - Air Products Blue Energy
CS02A Operating Agreement - Capio Sequestration
CS02B Operating Agreement - Capio Sequestration
CS003 Operating Agreement - Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC
CS004 Operating Agreement - Venture Global CCS Cameron, LLC
CS05A Operating Agreement - High West Sequestration, LLC
CS05B Operating Agreement - High West Sequestration, LLC
CS05C Operating Agreement - High West Sequestration, LLC
CS006 Operating Agreement - Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC
WE001 Operating Agreement - Cajun Wind, LLC
Carbon Sequestration Agreement Template
Special Notices Regarding Wind Energy on State Owned Lands
Please see below Special Notices regarding Wind Energy on State Owned Lands.
Wind Energy Public Comments for the Dec. 13, 2023 State Mineral & Energy Board Meeting
Special Notice regarding Wind Energy
The published notices for comments for DOW LA Gulf Wind in Lafourche-Terrebonne (Docket number OMR 23-03) on Nov. 27th and Cajun Wind in Cameron Parish (Docket number OMR 23-04) on Nov. 29th indicated that comments would be due on the dates of the respective hearings as originally noticed. While thirty (30) day comment periods associated with public hearings are common in many regulatory processes such as permit applications, there is not such a requirement in the case of the Office of Mineral Resources (OMR) hearings on proposed operating agreements.
However, particularly given this time of year with holidays and travel, OMR has decided to extend both comment periods until Dec. 11th for these proposed agreements. It is our hope that this will strike a balance between giving OMR staff appropriate time to research and compose public comments and allowing the State Mineral and Energy Board the opportunity to consider one (1) or both of the proposals before the year is out. Please note that the public will also have an opportunity to provide further written and oral comment at the Dec. 13th State Mineral and Energy Board hearing.
DOW LA Gulf Wind, LLC Draft Agreement
Cajun Wind LLC Public Hearing Notice for Docket No. OMR 23-04, Cameron Parish (UPDATE - Public Comment Period Extended to Close of Business Dec. 11, 2023)
Special Notice Regarding the Public Hearings for Docket No. OMR 23-01; High West Sequestration LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement
The Office of Mineral Resources will hold public hearings regarding Docket No. OMR 23-01 for High West Sequestration LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement in St. Charles and Jefferson Parishes. See details below:
Public Notice for St. Charles and Jefferson Parishes Public Hearing
Special Notice Regarding the Public Hearing for Docket No. OMR 23-02; Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement
The Office of Mineral Resources will hold a public hearing regarding Docket No. OMR 23-02 for Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement in Cameron Parish. See details below:
Special Notice Regarding the Public Hearings for Docket No. OMR 22-01 and OMR 22-02; Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement
The Office of Mineral Resources will hold public hearings regarding Docket Nos. OMR 22-01 and OMR 22-02 for Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement in Plaquemines and Jefferson Parishes. See details below:
CS003 Operating Agreement with Resolution- Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC
Final Operating Agreement- Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC
Exhibit B: Property Description
Special Notice Regarding the Public Hearing for Docket No. OMR 22-03; Venture Global CCS Cameron, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement
The Office of Mineral Resources will hold a public hearing regarding Docket No. OMR 22-03 for Venture Global CCS Cameron, LLC- Proposed Operating Agreement in Cameron Parish. See details below:
CS004 Operating Agreement with Resolution- Venture Global CCS Cameron, LLC
Final Operating Agreement- Venture Global CCS Cameron, LLC
Special Notice Regarding Docket No. OOC-OMR-21-02; Capio Sequestration, LLC-Proposed Operating Agreement
From the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Energy and Natural Resources; Docket No. OOC-OMR-21-02; Capio Sequestration, LLC – Proposed Operating Agreement in Ascension, St. John the Baptist, Iberville and St. Martin Parishes -
CS02A Operating Agreement with Resolution - Capio Sequestration
CS02B Operating Agreement with Resolution - Capio Sequestration
Final Operating Agreement - Capio Sequestration
Draft Operating Agreement - Capio Sequestration
Certificate of Inability to Meet in Person
Zoom Meeting Information for Public Hearing on October 4, 2021 @ 1:30 PM
Special Notice Regarding Docket No. OOC-OMR-21-01; Air Products Blue Energy LLC-Proposed Operating Agreement
From the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Energy and Natural Resources; Docket No. OOC-OMR-21-01; Air Products Blue Energy LLC – Proposed Operating Agreement in Livingston, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and Cameron Parishes -
CS01A Operating Agreement with Resolution- Air Products Blue Energy
CS01B Operating Agreement with Resolution- Air Products Blue Energy
CS01C Operating Agreement with Resolution- Air Products Blue Energy
Final Operating Agreement - Air Products Blue Energy
Draft Operating Agreement - Air Products Blue Energy
Text of proposed agreement (revised posting with correction)
Certificate of Inability to Meet in Person
Zoom Meeting Information for Public Hearing on October 4, 2021 @ 1:30 PM
Special State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting
Regarding Carbon Sequestration
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The State Mineral and Energy Board held a special board meeting to discuss possible agreements for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Special documents pertaining to the board meeting can be viewed below:
Special State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting Agenda
Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide
Any questions regarding this matter, please contact Byron Miller of the Office of Mineral Resources at byron.miller@la.gov or 225-342-7121.
Notice Regarding Carbon Sequestration on State Owned Lands
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The State, by and through the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board (the “Board”) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (“LDW&F”), has received inquiries from parties interested in obtaining rights necessary for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide on portions of certain state owned lands and water bottoms and on lands owned or managed by the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, situated in Ascension, Assumption, Cameron, Iberville, Jefferson, Livingston, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, and Tangipahoa Parishes, Louisiana.
The purpose of this Notice is to ensure public awareness that the Board and LDW&F are currently considering entering into operating agreements in order to grant the rights necessary for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide as authorized pursuant to La. R.S. 30:209 for portions of the property described herein and to ensure that the State has the best opportunity of being apprised of any other interested parties seeking such storage rights prior to entering into any particular operating agreement in these areas.
Therefore, the Louisiana Office of Mineral Resources is requesting any party interested in obtaining rights necessary for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide in these areas, or any other area, to please contact Byron Miller of the Office of Mineral Resources at byron.miller@la.gov or 225-342-7121.