Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 · Updated to 1 Aug 2025 · Part VII · Assessment and Permanent Storage in Onshore Areas
33. Requirement of an onshore assessment permit
Feedback & supportNo person shall carry out any onshore geological assessment of any potential storage complex or geological formation in onshore areas without an onshore assessment permit granted by the Agency.
onshore geological assessment
“onshore geological assessment” means any technical assessment such as site characterisation studies, seismic surveys, drilling, and injection tests of any potential storage complex in onshore areas for the purposes of onshore storage;
An application for an onshore assessment permit under subsection (1) shall be made to the Agency in such manner and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed.
onshore assessment permit
“onshore assessment permit” means a permit issued by the Agency under section 34;
An application for an offshore assessment permit under this section may be withdrawn at any time before the onshore assessment permit is granted or refused.
offshore assessment permit
“offshore assessment permit” means a permit issued by the Agency under section 25;
The Agency may at any time after the receipt of an application under subsection (2) and before the application is determined, by a written notice, require the applicant to provide any additional documents or information within the period as specified.
Agency
“Agency” means the Malaysia Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Agency established under section 6; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage 9
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit or to both.