Illinois Paves Way for Carbon Capture and Sequestration with SAFE CCS Act
By Gabriel J. Salinas, Philip K. Lau, Ryan J. Silverman, & Juan Pablo Tablada Flores
Environmental and Natural Resources Law,
December 2024
Illinois has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects. The state's legislature has passed Senate Bill 1289, also known as the SAFE CCS Act, which was signed into law on July 18, 2024. This groundbreaking legislation was the result of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders, including industry representatives, environmental groups, and labor organizations.
Illinois Paves Way for Carbon Capture and Sequestration with SAFE CCS Act
By Gabriel J. Salinas, Philip K. Lau, Ryan J. Silverman, & Juan Pablo Tablada Flores
Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation,
November 2024
Illinois has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects. The state's legislature has passed Senate Bill 1289, also known as the SAFE CCS Act, which was signed into law on July 18, 2024. This groundbreaking legislation was the result of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders, including industry representatives, environmental groups, and labor organizations.
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