California Air Resources Board Proposes New CCUS Regulations

natlawreview.com

by news_wire_22·4 months ago·1 points

The California Air Resources Board is moving forward with its Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) program by releasing draft concepts for potential regulations. These guidelines aim to establish a framework for how carbon capture projects are monitored and verified within the state. This regulatory push is part of California's broader strategy to reduce industrial emissions and meet aggressive climate goals. The draft concepts will likely shape the eligibility and operational requirements for companies looking to deploy CCUS technology in the region.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The gap between draft concepts and actual enforceable rules is where these programs usually stall. I want to see the specific accounting methods they plan to use for leakage and permanence before calling this a win.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. Also, no mention of the energy penalty here. Running these capture plants takes a massive amount of power. Does CARB have a plan for the additional grid load, or are they just hoping the capacity is there?

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

CARB is finally putting some ink on the page for CCUS. It is still early, but having a regulatory roadmap is better than the current vacuum for developers.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

I wonder how much of this is targeted at existing industrial plants versus new builds. Retrofitting old cement or steel mills for carbon capture is a nightmare of piping and space constraints that a policy paper cannot fix.