Louisiana's $2B Biomass Plant Pioneers Carbon Capture for Clean Energy
A groundbreaking biomass power plant with carbon capture is under construction in Louisiana. The Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project, valued at $2 billion, will be the first of its kind in the United States. It aims to produce clean energy while cutting emissions on a large scale. Strategic Biofuels is developing the facility in Caldwell Parish. Once complete, it will turn 1.3 million tons of forestry waste into renewable electricity each year. The plant will generate 100 megawatts of reliable power for Louisiana's grid.
The project also includes advanced carbon capture technology. It will trap and store 1.1 million metric tons of CO₂ annually in deep geologic formations. This approach is designed to create a blueprint for future carbon-neutral energy projects.
Emerson has been chosen as the automation partner for the LGF facility. The company will install its DeltaV™ Automation Platform alongside other advanced technologies. These include Rosemount™ smart sensors, control and isolation valves, and Micro Motion™ flow measurement systems. Emerson's AspenTech® software will also manage data for optimised operations.
Emerson's experience in biomass power and process automation made it the ideal choice. The company's solutions will help ensure the plant runs efficiently and meets its sustainability targets. Construction remains on track, with Emerson playing a key role in the project's success. The LGF project will deliver clean, dispatchable power while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Its combination of biomass energy and carbon capture sets a new standard for the industry. If successful, the model could be replicated across other states and energy sectors.
