US Government Proposes New Regulations for Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage
foodandwaterwatch.orgThe US Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement are developing a regulatory framework to allow carbon dioxide injection into offshore geologic formations. This move aims to expand carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities beyond onshore sites. Critics argue that offshore CCS lacks sufficient scientific and economic validation. Concerns center on the potential for leaks, the use of captured carbon for enhanced oil recovery, and the lack of a proven track record for permanent sequestration in marine environments.
