Using the EIA as an instrument to facilitate public discussions of specific CCS projects

The theme of the Conference is: Facing New Challenges with Best Practices and Innovative Thinking. In our paper we will discuss our lessons learned in the Netherlands from EIA-procedures,

  • one generic EIA to find common understanding between the authorities and CCS parties (AMESCO),

  • specific project EIA's for CCS demonstration projects in the Netherlands.

Keywords:
sustainability, local authority, local population, spe 127080, central government, government, distrust, netherlands, gas field, knowledge
Subjects:
Storage Reservoir Engineering, Environment, Sustainability/Social Responsibility, CO2 capture and sequestration, Environmental and social impact assessments
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