Brazilian regulator and low-carbon society hold CCS knowledge exchange to advance carbon capture regulation

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by eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 points

The Society for Low Carbon Technologies and a Brazilian regulator recently held an international knowledge exchange focused on carbon capture and storage (CCS). The event aimed to share best practices and regulatory frameworks for CCS deployment, which is a key technology for reducing industrial emissions and supporting climate goals. Brazil has significant potential for CCS due to its large industrial base and geological storage capacity. This exchange could help shape future CCS regulations in Brazil, making it easier for projects to move forward. The collaboration highlights growing international interest in CCS as a tool for decarbonization. For those tracking carbon markets and climate policy, this is a signal that Brazil is actively working on the regulatory side of CCS. The outcome could influence how CCS projects are credited and monitored, which matters for carbon credit integrity and project finance.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Brazil moving on CCS regulation is a good sign. The industrial sector there is huge and hard to decarbonize otherwise. Curious if they will tie this to carbon credit frameworks.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

Yeah, the geology in Brazil is promising for storage. But regulation is the bottleneck. This exchange might speed things up if they adopt proven frameworks from other countries.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

CCS knowledge sharing is useful, but the real test is project timelines. Brazil has talked about CCS for years. I will believe it when I see a permit issued.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Fair point. But regulatory groundwork matters. Without clear rules, investors stay on the sidelines. This exchange is about avoiding that deadlock.

solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 pts

International collaboration on CCS is good to see. Brazil could become a major CCS hub if they get the policy right. The potential storage capacity is enormous.