S.L. 549.78 Art. 12Geological storage of carbon dioxide.

(1) The operators of combustion plants having a rated electrical output of 300 MW or more and which were permitted after the 13 May 2009, shall assess whether:

(a) suitable geological storage sites for carbon dioxide are available; and

(b) transport facilities are technically and economically feasible; and

(c) it is technically and economically feasible to retrofit for carbon dioxide capture.

(2) If the conditions in sub-regulation (1) are met, the competent authority shall ensure that the permits include a clause on the setting aside of a suitable space on the installation site for the equipment necessary to capture and compress carbon dioxide. The competent authority shall determine whether the conditions are met on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 and other available information, particularly concerning the protection of the environment and human health.