Carbon Capture and Storage – Legal and Policy Considerations for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Abstract

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has become a vital technological advancement in the fight against climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation and industrial operations. However, the development and application of CCS technologies confront formidable legal and policy obstacles despite their potential to help achieve global carbon reduction goals. This study examines the legislative and policy tools required to support the implementation of CCS as a sustainable energy choice. To solve these issues, it evaluates national, regional, and international legal methods and the regulatory gaps that prevent CCS projects from being widely implemented. The analysis focuses on identifying the factors that hinder and facilitate the deployment of CCS, including environmental regulations, intellectual property rights, liability concerns, and public participation. The research also examines how current international climate agreements, like the Paris Agreement, impact CCS’s regulatory environment. This paper identifies optimal methods for establishing a favorable legal environment by evaluating case studies from nations with advanced CCS efforts. Lastly, suggestions are made for coordinating legislative and regulatory frameworks so that CCS can significantly contribute to realizing sustainable energy transitions.