This consultation is asking for views on the Government’s proposals for an offshore carbon dioxide licensing regime, based on powers given by the Energy Act 2008. The licensing regime is intended to ensure that there is a clear, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework to encourage investment in such storage developments. It forms part of the transposition into UK law of EU Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.
The consultation opened on 25th September 2009, and ran for a period of 12 weeks, closing on 30th December 2009. The government's response will be published soon.
Consultation documents