Ohio Enacts Law to Facilitate Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Ohio's House Bill 170, signed into law on June 24, establishes a framework for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and aims to gain primacy over Class VI injection wells. The legislation allows for faster permitting processes, potentially attracting investment and job growth in the state's energy sector.
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House Bill 170 provides Ohio with a regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), allowing the state to seek primacy over Class VI injection wells. The law, effective in September, establishes definitions for CCS operations and mandates that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources oversee the permitting process.
Operators must secure approval from at least 70% of landowners in the project area or pursue 'forced pooling' if they cannot acquire pore space rights. Additionally, the bill creates community funds supported by operator fees for infrastructure and public safety initiatives.
Proponents argue that CCS can reduce the carbon footprint and support local economies, while opponents raise concerns about environmental risks and land use. Currently, there are 12 Class VI injection well applications in Ohio.
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