ECMC releases “Carbon Capture & Storage: Safety and Impact Considerations from Source to Sequestration”
Denver, CO (Feb. 01, 2024) - The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) announced it has released the study, “Carbon Capture & Storage: Safety and Impact Considerations from Source to Sequestration,” as required by SB 23-016. ECMC was directed through legislation adopted in 2023 to conduct a safety study on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) wells. These are also known as Class VI wells, which are currently permitted by the EPA.
“ECMC is working to advance carbon capture as part of Colorado’s ongoing commitment to energy innovation and responsibly build clean energy sources,” said Julie Murphy, ECMC Director. “ECMC’s study is a critical step in better understanding this technology and how it can play a safe role in a cleaner energy future for Colorado.”
The study will also be updated in the upcoming weeks with information on the potential air and health impacts of installing capture technology at source facilities. The Study’s Executive Summary is translated into Spanish and the full report will be translated upon its final edits, which are expected to be received after release on Feb. 1. The CCS Study can be found HERE and on the ECMC website.
About the ECMC
The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of the natural resources of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. Visit the ECMC website for more information.