Public hearing of the Climate Action and Energy Committee on the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act
Berlin, October 30, 2024 – Today, the Climate Action and Energy Committee of the German Bundestag held a public hearing on the draft Carbon Dioxide Storage Act (CO2-Speichergesetz). The draft law is intended to create a legal framework for the safe and environmentally sound storage of carbon dioxide underground.
The hearing was attended by representatives from government agencies, industry, science, and environmental organizations. They discussed the technical, economic, and legal aspects of carbon dioxide storage.
The draft law defines the requirements for the exploration, development, and operation of carbon dioxide storage sites. It also sets out the procedures for the monitoring and verification of stored carbon dioxide.
The government representatives emphasized the importance of carbon dioxide storage for achieving the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. They argued that carbon dioxide storage is a key technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industry and power generation.
The industry representatives welcomed the draft law and expressed their support for carbon dioxide storage. They stressed that carbon dioxide storage is a safe and cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The environmental organizations expressed concerns about the environmental risks of carbon dioxide storage. They demanded that the draft law be strengthened to ensure the safe and long-term storage of carbon dioxide.
The Climate Action and Energy Committee will now deliberate on the draft law and make a recommendation to the Bundestag. The Bundestag is expected to vote on the draft law in the spring of 2025.
Öffentliche Anhörung des Ausschusses für Klimaschutz und Energie zum Kohlendioxid-Speicherungsgesetz
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