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Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - complaint

Lawsuit brought by company developing carbon sequestration project challenging local ordinance that attempted “to improperly place a 12-month moratorium on the construction and drilling of Class V well, as well as seismic surveying.”

Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government

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Challenge to Louisiana Parish’s Ordinance Blocking Carbon Sequestration Project Dismissed After Parties Agreed Ordinance Could Not Be Enforced Against Plaintiff

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Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - motion

ruling

Louisiana Federal Court Enjoined Enforcement of Moratorium on Carbon Sequestration Project Work

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Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - reply

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Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - opposition

motion to dismiss

Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - motion to dismiss

Lawsuit Challenged Local Ordinance that Blocked Carbon Storage Project in Louisiana

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Air Products Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Parish Government - complaint

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