Four other states have already assumed regulatory authority over “class VI wells” used to inject carbon dioxide, and state control has tended to permit faster action on carbon sequestration projects.
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission office in Anchorage is seen on March 23, 2023. While sequestration can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by heavy industry, it also would be a boon to the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Many sources of natural gas on the North Slope are mixed with large amounts of carbon dioxide, and that carbon must be separated from the natural gas before shipment. Venting that carbon dioxide to the atmosphere would notably increase global greenhouse gas emissions, accelerating climate change. On Nov. 25, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission said that it had completed draft regulations for the state’s “carbon storage and underground injection” program, which will involve the state taking over regulation of carbon dioxide wells from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.— Louisiana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming — have already assumed regulatory authority over “class VI wells” used to inject carbon dioxide; state control has tended to permit faster action on carbon sequestration projects.of technically dense language. One important change: A carbon dioxide well wouldn’t be permitted if it needed to pass through a drinking water aquifer. The state allows exemptions for other types of wells, including some that could later be converted to carbon dioxide wells.The proposed regulations include clauses that require insurance or bonds to cover the costs of accidents and a requirement that carbon dioxide wells be firmly capped when abandoned. The AOGCC has scheduled a public hearing on the draft rules for 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at its office in Anchorage. Members of the public interested in participating in person or by teleconference at that meeting should send an email toWhen the new regulations are finalized, more work remains for the state. Alaska will have to formally draft its takeover application to the EPA, which will involve another public comment period.Alaska sports notebook: Swayman continues strong NHL season start, Anchorage beats Kenai River in NAHLAlaska regulators order Hilcorp to pay nearly $700,000 for gas injections at North Slope field
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