Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. Technology, Economics, Processes, and Challenges Associated With Permitting Storage Sites in the U.S.

Michael Godec provides an overview of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, utilization, and storage processes, technology, and economics. This includes a quick review of carbon capture technologies, CO2 transportation infrastructure to move the CO2 from where it is captured to where it will be securely stored, the mechanics of geological carbon storage, and what will be necessary to ensure secure geologic storage of CO2. He discusses why CCUS is critical for achieving significant emissions reductions globally, and the status of CCUS in the U.S., including highlights of some key projects. He discusses the phases of a CCUS project, the criteria for a high potential CO2 storage site, and what is necessary for managing and minimizing the risks of a CCUS project. Finally, he describes some of the key factors influencing commercial project feasibility.

Andrew Duguid describes the processes and challenges associated with permitting storage sites in the U.S. He discusses the regulatory challenges that come from separate sets of regulations that can govern a storage project, to allow CO2 capturers to qualify for credits and subsidies. The storage site will be permitted to allow injection by the US EPA, or states granted regulatory primacy, as part of the Underground Injection Control Program. To allow capturers to qualify for federal tax credits the project will develop a monitoring reporting and verification plan (MRV) that will also need to be approved by US EPA. Finally, Dr. Duguid highlights how stakeholder engagement and attention to environmental justice considerations will be a key part of the regulatory process and project development.

Michael and Andrew also talk about what’s new, now and next with respect to the topics outlined above.

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