Carbon capture utilisation and storage: Action Plan framework

The vision, objectives and actions outlined in the Western Australian CCUS Action Plan
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) presents a key decarbonisation and economic diversification opportunity for Western Australia.

It will play a critical role alongside a suite of technologies in decarbonising the heavy industries that underpin our economy, such as minerals mining and processing, oil and gas extraction and processing, and heavy manufacturing.

CCUS will also be important to diversify our economy through supporting the growth of low-emissions industries, such as hydrogen, ammonia, urea and synthetic fuel and material production.

The Western Australian Government’s CCUS Action Plan outlines the vision for CCUS in Western Australia and the steps we are taking to get there. 

 

Vision

Our vision is to establish a world leading CCUS industry in Western Australia that supports the transition to a low-carbon future and the State’s economic diversification. 

Objectives

Enable the accelerated deployment of proven technology and infrastructureSupport the development of new and emerging CCUS technologyAttract investmentFoster coordination and collaboration across government, industry and research to facilitate action

Action areas

Legislative and regulatory framework  Industry enablement Information and knowledge sharing Support research and developmentAboriginal and community engagementInvestment and partnerships

 

Implement a leading legislative and regulatory framework for CCUS

  • Finalise and implement the regulations, procedures and guidance underpinning the new greenhouse gas legislation to establish a fit-for purpose regulatory regime.
  • Develop guidance to support proponents to navigate State and Australian Government legislative regimes for CCUS.
  • Streamline approval processes for projects that support the energy transition, including CCUS.
  • Uphold high standards of operational, maintenance, and health, safety and environmental practices to support international competitiveness in CCUS.  

 

Work with industry to enable and facilitate CCUS projects

  • Establish an industry-government engagement mechanism to support the growth of a CCUS industry.
    • Explore options to encourage data sharing among proponents across the CCUS value chain.
    • Support industry to further develop the business case for CCUS hubs.
  • Explore options to use existing funding mechanisms to provide support to both CCUS projects and enabling infrastructure.
  • Investigate opportunities for CCUS in the decommissioning value chain.
  • Continue to work with the Australian Government to explore options to support the CCUS industry in Western Australia.

Share information and knowledge

  • Establish an online ‘one stop-shop’ for information on CCUS in Western Australia.
  • Provide accessible and credible information to enhance community awareness and understanding of CCUS.
  • Expand available pre-competitive geological data for prospective CCUS and mineral carbonation locations in Western Australia.

Support research, development and demonstration with clear pathways to commerciality

  • Support new research aligned to the Mineral Carbonation Roadmap.
  • Continue to work with Cooperative Research Centres to support innovation in CCUS through RD&D.
  • Enable better access to venture capital to drive innovation across a range of industries, including in CCUS technologies.

Support Aboriginal and community engagement

  • Support early engagement and enduring partnerships between Government, industry, Aboriginal people and regional communities on CCUS.

Attract investment and deepen strategic international partnerships.

  • Continue to promote Western Australia and deepen international partnerships in targeted markets, including through Invest and Trade WA’s international office network.
  • Work with our international partners to explore CCUS partnership opportunities.

Read the CCUS Action Plan here



 

 

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