Malaysia legislation

Section 14

of CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION AND STORAGE ACT 2025

Section 14

Appointment of competent technical entity

(a)

carbon capture;

(b)

transportation of carbon dioxide;

(c)

utilization of carbon dioxide;

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(d)

offshore storage of carbon dioxide; and

(e)

onshore storage of carbon dioxide.

(2)

The competent technical entity appointed under subsection (1)

shall advise the Agency on any technical and operational matters relating to relevant component the entity was appointed for and perform any other functions as determined by the Minister.

(3)

A person may only be appointed as a competent technical entity under subsection (1) if that person has the necessary knowledge, skill and experience with respect to the relevant components of the carbon capture, transportation, utilization, and storage.

(4)

Any competent technical entity appointed under subsection (1)

shall use reasonable diligence in the discharge of its duties.

(5)

Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed as empowering the Minister to appoint a competent technical entity for any purpose other than the purposes specified in subsection (1).

Section 14 — AKTA PEMERANGKAPAN, PENGGUNAAN DAN PENYIMPANAN KARBON 2025