Understanding the Basics of Pennsylvania’s Carbon Sequestration Law

On Friday, January 24, 2025, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), presented this webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law educational series:

“Understanding the Basics of Pennsylvania’s Carbon Sequestration Law”

On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law SB 831, now Act 87 of 2024, known as the “Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act,” allowing for the underground storage of carbon dioxide in the state.

This webinar provides an overview of the law’s major provisions, including the ownership and conveyance of pore space and permitting and operating procedures, and discuss related legal issues, including potential liabilities associated with storing carbon dioxide.

00:19 - Introduction with Audry Thompson
05:02 - Understanding the Basics of PA's Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act with Chloe Marie
07:30 - Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
16:01 - EPA UIC Class VI Regulations
19:56 - Finicial Incentives and Programs
27:42 - CCS Oppertunities in PA
32:25 - PA Act 87 of 2024
33:02 - Clean Hydrongen Hubs
36:45 - Pore Space Ownership
43:50 - Permitting
47:42 - Liability
52:00 - CCS Laws in Selected States
55:57: Conclusion