A recent carbon dioxide pipeline rupture in Louisiana has reignited safety concerns surrounding these pipelines, as a similar project in South Dakota faces ongoing opposition from landowners.

The leak, which occurred on a pipeline operated by a partner of ExxonMobil, released over 100,000 gallons of carbon dioxide before being contained an hour later, according to New Orleans Public Radio no injuries or serious illnesses were reported after the incident.

Residents in the area expressed their most significant concern as the lack of an alarm system to warn them of the rupture. ExxonMobil representatives stated they would be reviewing the incident to improve safety measures.

According to the SDPB news outlet, records from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration indicate this was not the first occurrence of a carbon dioxide pipeline rupture at this location. 

The incident comes as Summit Carbon Solutions, a separate company from those involved in Louisiana, is actively pursuing the construction of a carbon capture pipeline in South Dakota. However, it remains to be seen if this incident would affect Carbon Solution’s success in acquiring permits for similar projects.