Research Project 3

Studies of Environmental Impact and Risk Management of CO₂ Storage

Lead organisation: Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Environmental Protection

Partners: Institute Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Science; Centre for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, China Geological Survey; Tsinghua University

Objectives

To provide policy recommendations for environmental impact assessment and risk management of CO2 storage through studying potential environmental impact and risk of CO2 storage, reviewing the management measures for environmental impact and risks of CO2 storage outside China and studying monitoring technologies and methods of CO2 geological storage.

Outputs and Outcomes

• A report including recommendations for decision makers, regulators and operators on environmental impact assessment and risk management of CO2 storage.
• Guidelines for environmental management of CCS in China.

Timeframe: This project will be completed by December 2010.

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