Regulatory and Real Property Considerations for Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Projects | Practical Law

Regulatory and Real Property Considerations for Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Projects | Practical Law

A Practice Note addressing key real property and regulatory concerns for developing carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the US. This Note addresses the mechanics of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects using CO2 injection; real property considerations for developing CCS projects; key regulatory requirements for CCS projects including federal Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control (UIC) well permitting requirements, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and CO2 pipeline regulation; obtaining 45Q tax credits for CCS projects; and other practical considerations for CCS development.

Regulatory and Real Property Considerations for Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Projects

by Practical Law Oil & Gas
Maintained • Texas, USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note addressing key real property and regulatory concerns for developing carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the US. This Note addresses the mechanics of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects using CO2 injection; real property considerations for developing CCS projects; key regulatory requirements for CCS projects including federal Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control (UIC) well permitting requirements, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and CO2 pipeline regulation; obtaining 45Q tax credits for CCS projects; and other practical considerations for CCS development.