Category Archives: Carbon Capture and Storage

Alberta’s CCS Disposition Scheme: the Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Alberta’s CCS Disposition Scheme: the Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation  Regulation Commented On: Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation, A.R. 68/2011 The provincial government is making steady progress in implementing its plan to put in place a legal … Continue reading →

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Down on the Kerrs’ Farm: A Comment on the Reports of Alleged Carbon Dioxide Leaks from Cenovus’ Weyburn Project

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not yet a proven technology at commercial scales. It is true that we have had considerable experience with analogies including acid gas disposal projects, natural gas storage projects and enhanced oil … Continue reading →

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CCS and CDM: The Eligibility of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol – the Cancun Meeting of the Conference of the Parties

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: CCS and CDM: The Eligibility of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol – the Cancun Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Decision Commented On: UNFCCC, Kyoto … Continue reading →

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Alberta Makes Significant Progress in Establishing a Legal and Regulatory Regime to Accommodate Carbon Capture and Storage (CSS) Projects

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Alberta Makes Significant Progress in Establishing a Legal and Regulatory Regime to Accommodate Carbon Capture and Storage (CSS) Projects Legislation Commented On: Bill 24, Carbon Capture and Storage Statutes Amendment Act, 2010, The Legislative Assembly … Continue reading →

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How Should Society Deal with the Question of Long Term Liability for Carbon Capture and Storage?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: How Should Society Deal with the Question of Long Term Liability for Carbon Capture and Storage? Report Commented On: Report of the Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage, August 2010 I don’t often … Continue reading →

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