A joint Canada-USA standard for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide was announced last week by two Canadian organizations. The initial research for the project was done by the Saskatchewan-based International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide, which collaborated with the Toronto-based CSA Group to produce the final standard. The process included participation from a technical committee of more than 30 professionals representing industry, regulators, researchers and non-governmental organizations from both sides of the border.
The standard, officially known as CSA Z741, is primarily applicable to saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and could also be applied to storage associated with enhanced hydrocarbon recovery projects. It includes recommendations for the safer design, construction, operation, maintenance, and closure of storage sites. Also included are recommendations for the development of management documents, community engagement, risk assessment, and risk communication.
Source: CSA Group press release
The standard, officially known as CSA Z741, is primarily applicable to saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and could also be applied to storage associated with enhanced hydrocarbon recovery projects. It includes recommendations for the safer design, construction, operation, maintenance, and closure of storage sites. Also included are recommendations for the development of management documents, community engagement, risk assessment, and risk communication.
Source: CSA Group press release
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