CO2 Capture Project's CCS Stakeholder Issues Review and Analysis

AbstractIn 2011, the CO2 Capture Project worked with consultancy ERM to conduct a review of stakeho interests. We found a continuum of stakeholder interests which are broadly directed at two different outcomes:•Project/local level discussions associated with management of social, environmental, health and safety impacts, and delivery of local benefits.•Global level discussions on climate change and the role of CCS.At the global level, policy makers are at the centre of the continuum as they put in place a regulatory framework and communicate to stakeholder the role of CCS and the value of the project.At the project level, the key lessons learned are:•Start early to raise awareness with politicians, regulators and community.•Educate local government and other community opinion leaders so they can answer questions about the project.•Aim to build trust by using multiple channels to provide information and include independent experts.•Have project people on the ground in the community and identify supportive member(s) of the community.•Understand community concerns and answer questions do not assume what information will be needed.•Good engagement will not necessarily result in acceptance of CCS – it is not a guarantee of success