Geosequestration in Australia: Existing and Proposed Regulatory Mechanisms

摘要: Geosequestration 1 involves the capture (from power stations and other facilities) storage of carbon dioxide for very long periods time in underground geological formations. This article is concerned with key legal regulatory issues associated establishing operating geosequestration projects Australia. It highlights recent increased interest in, raised profile of, using as a greenhouse gas abatement measure reviews cooperative efforts States, Territories Commonwealth to develop nationally consistent framework projects, existing petroleum legislation. These have been driven by lack Australian legislation that provides an adequate discrete regime dealing responsibility liability geosequestered gas, although release draft this area now imminent. assesses some State legislative attempts allow dioxide, argues these fail satisfactorily deal term (indefinite) nature aspect projects. Finally, examines States' Commonwealth's powers legislate respect injection dioxide.