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Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects: re-use of oil and gas assets: consultation

"In the CCUS deployment pathway: action plan, we committed:

  • to complete a process to identify existing oil and gas infrastructure that has the potential for re-use for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS)
  • to develop a policy on this
We’re seeking views on this infrastructure and the associated policy proposals to:

  • introduce a discretionary power for the Secretary of State to remove the decommissioning liability from previous oil and gas asset owners if assets are transferred to CCUS projects
  • change policy and guidance documents to encourage owners and operators of oil and gas assets to propose a period of suspension prior to decommissioning"

22 July 2019 - Consultation opened

16 September 2019Consultation closed 

17 August 2020 - Outcome published

Policy milestone details


Start date: 2019-7-22

Countries: UK -

Milestone source: Link to BEIS website

Milestone type: Consultation/call for evidence

Sector: Environment - Oil and gas -

Organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Subjects: Energy policy, Carbon capture, usage and storage, Net zero

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