Safety issues and research priorities for CCS systems and infrastructure

AbstractThis paper is written from the perspective of a national safety regulator who wishes to help enable the new technology of carbon capture and storage (CCS) so that national and global strategic priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can be met. Example CCS hazards are discussed. There is a substantial and ever increasing body of information about CCS. This requires proactive knowledge management to understand and prioritise gaps. The process used by the UK HSE is outlined. Examples are given of current gaps in knowledge, including regulatory considerations, guidance and standards related to CCS