Thank you for taking the time to meet with the Tenaska Development team as we explore opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Louisiana. With every project we develop, our team prioritizes community engagement and transparency. Our endeavor into Louisiana is a collaboration – with you, the state and the community.

We are excited to share a significant milestone in the development of Live Oak CCS Hub. Last week, we submitted our Class VI application to the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR). This innovative CCS project aims to reduce carbon emissions throughout the Capital Region. You can learn more about the Class VI application here.

What does this mean for Louisiana and the communities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes?

The Live Oak CCS Hub offers a business solution to help new and existing manufacturers, industrial processors and power generating facilities meet growing environmental requirements in a cost-effective, responsible manner. This means that those facilities, so vital to the region’s economy, can continue to be local employers and taxpayers. At the same time, CCS projects like this bring their own economic benefits to the community during construction and operation.

Significant geologic research, engineering design and overall planning are required for a project like this to be successful. The Class VI application is the critical step in a long development process. No construction will begin in the area for several years, pending receipt of all necessary permits and approvals.

With development underway, our team is building relationships within the local community. As the state of Louisiana continues to evaluate our Class VI application, the Live Oak team will continue meeting with stakeholders and community leaders to discuss the project and share our commitment to safety and to being a good business neighbor.

What is CCS?

Carbon capture and storage (CCS), also known as carbon capture and sequestration, is one of the safest, cleanest and most efficient ways to prevent carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from going into the atmosphere. CO2 emissions are captured from manufacturers, industrial processors and other facilities, then liquefied, transported and permanently stored deep underground beneath a thick layer of impermeable cap rock. The CO2 then naturally mineralizes and dissolves over time.

The Live Oak CCS Hub would be comprised of a dozen or so injection and monitoring wells, a storage field deep, deep underground and a short pipeline network connecting the storage field to the CO2 sources.

Storage sites and pipeline networks are permitted and regulated by federal and state agencies, and many years of planning are required to ensure that the project is designed and operated in a safe manner.

Is CCS safe?

Yes, CO2 is incombustible, which means it can be safely transferred through pipelines to injection wells into geologically secure storage areas. Injection wells are rigorously permitted by the DENR, which also governs the siting, operation, testing and long-term maintenance of the wells.

What is Tenaska Development’s experience with CCS projects?

We have a long history of developing and operating complex energy projects across the U.S, including projects that incorporate carbon capture technology and that include pipelines. Today, we are advancing 10+ CCS projects in various stages of development. Our many decades of expertise and our experience as a responsible energy developer positions us as a leader in the deployment of CCS. We are committed to designing, building and operating a safe and responsible CCS facility here in the West Baton Rouge region.

How does the Live Oak CCS Hub team plan to engage with the community?

Our robust community engagement plan has already started. For more than a year, we have been meeting with landowners, elected officials and community leaders. That work will not stop. In addition to meeting with stakeholders, the Live Oak CCS Hub team is in the process of opening a development office in Louisiana. There, a local representative will be able to answer questions from the public and provide information to anyone who is interested.

What are the next steps?

As the permit process continues, the Live Oak CCS Hub team will continue to provide information to the state of Louisiana and to the community. In the coming months, you’ll notice an increased presence from our team, signaling our long-term commitment to be a trusted business neighbor in the state.

We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with you and this community.

In the meantime, you can find more information on our project website, www.liveoakccshub.com, and you can reach out to our team at community@liveoakccs.com.

Thank you,

Jesse Fruman

Senior Director, Development