US: Permitting is key challenge for nation’s fledgling carbon capture sector

Despite the Inflation Reduction Act offering huge support for CCS developers, the Environmental Protection Agency may not be able to handle the expected rush of permits

Personnel shortfall: Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan will be under pressure to recruit more permitting staff
Personnel shortfall: Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan will be under pressure to recruit more permitting staffPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 30 August 2022, 14:54Updated 5 September 2022, 13:54