Malaysia legislation
Section 28
Section 28
(2)
A carbon dioxide stream shall comply with prudent carbon capture, utilization and storage practices specified in section 5, and the carbon dioxide stream shall consist of overwhelmingly of carbon dioxide, and no waste or other matter may be added into the carbon dioxide stream for the purpose of disposing the waste or other matter.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), a carbon dioxide stream may contain any incidental associated substances from the source, capture or injection process, and trace substances added to assist in monitoring and verifying the migration of carbon dioxide.
(4)
Concentrations of all incidental and added substances referred to in subsection (3) shall be below levels that—
(a)
would adversely affect the integrity of the storage site or the relevant transport infrastructure;
(b)
would pose any significant risk against human health or the environment in accordance with prudent carbon capture, utilization and storage practices specified in section 5; or
(c)
breach any written laws that is applicable in Malaysia.
(5)
An offshore operator shall keep a register of the quantities and properties of the carbon dioxide streams accepted and injected, including the composition of the stream.
(6)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (5) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.
Operational obligations in relation to offshore storage