Former Governor Haley Barbour: “Carbon Capture and Storage Strengthens Mississippi’s Economic Future”

“Today’s energy economy is at an important crossroads that will impact every home, business and factory in our state. Energy is critical to Mississippi’s economic future and as global demand for low-carbon products continues to grow, we need to make smart, common-sense decisions that allow all technologies to compete fairly.

One of the most effective ways to create low-carbon products is with technologies like carbon capture and storage that complement our existing oil and natural gas infrastructure rather than dismantle it. Government, industry, and local communities are already partnering on expanding carbon capture and storage, particularly along the Gulf Coast. Over the coming years it will become even more important to see this technology flourish in Mississippi.”