Louisiana Opens Call for CO2 Removal Pilots
Newlab, Shell GameChanger, and Louisiana Innovation are seeking carbon dioxide removal projects for deployment within the state.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Newlab, Shell GameChanger, and Louisiana Innovation launched an open call on October 16, 2026, supporting carbon dioxide removal pilot deployments in Louisiana. Applications are accepted until November 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The call aims to position Louisiana as a global leader in CO2 removal technology development and deployment. It is part of the Louisiana Carbon Dioxide Removal Initiative, a public-private effort announced in October 2026.
The open call sets three readiness tiers, with milestones of up to 1,000 tonnes of CO2 per year for pilots and about 10,000 to 100,000+ tonnes per year for near-commercial projects. Selected projects remain subject to technical validation and permitting before deployment.
The players
Newlab
Newlab is a technology and innovation hub that co-organized the open call for carbon dioxide removal projects.
Shell GameChanger
Shell GameChanger is the venture arm of energy company Shell that co-organized the open call.
Louisiana Innovation
Louisiana Innovation is a state-focused innovation organization that co-organized the open call in partnership with Newlab and Shell GameChanger.
The details
The call supports direct air capture, biomass-based approaches, enhanced rock weathering, marine CDR, and sensing, measurement, reporting, and verification innovations. Applicants must show a viable path to deployment within Louisiana and willingness to collaborate on site-specific deployment scenarios.
Timeline
October 2026: Louisiana Carbon Dioxide Removal Initiative announced.
October 16, 2026: Open call launched.
November 13, 2026: Application deadline.
Roadmap
The open call is an early implementation step under the Louisiana Carbon Dioxide Removal Initiative, announced in October 2026 as a public-private effort. It positions Louisiana's industrial, geological, coastal, and agricultural resources as potential sites for carbon removal deployments.
Louisiana developers and operators with CO2 removal technologies can apply through November 13, 2026, if they can show a viable path to deployment in the state. Projects would be subject to permitting and environmental review before any deployment proceeds.
The takeaway
Louisiana is positioning itself as a testing ground for carbon removal technologies across several scales. Companies interested in participating should review the eligibility requirements before the November 13 deadline.
What happens next
Applications for the open call close on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
For broader context on clean energy technologies, explore Electric Vehicles coverage on Louisiana developments.
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