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OPINION: Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects

11 March 2025

Carbon storage can help reduce emissions, but leakage is a risk. Who's responsible if things go wrong?

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New Zealand’s new ‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage’ (CCUS) framework aligns with global standards, but leakage from storage sites remains a key risk. Lessons from past geological leaks, such as Lake Boehmer in Texas, highlight the need for clear liability rules. Effective monitoring and accountability measures are crucial to ensuring long-term success. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC)’s Associate Professor David Dempsey discusses the risks and solutions for CCUS in New Zealand on The Conversation: Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects – NZ’s new framework must be clear on how to deal with this liability


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