Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 · Updated to 1 Aug 2025 · Part I · Preliminary
5. Prudent carbon capture, utilization and storage practices
Feedback & supportFor the purposes of this Act, any reference to “prudent carbon capture, utilization and storage practices” shall be construed as any practice, method, measure and standard generally followed by the global carbon capture, utilization and storage industry during the applicable period in relation to carbon capture, transportation, utilization and storage, and including—
carbon capture
“carbon capture” means the process of capturing carbon dioxide by using carbon capture technology for the purposes of utilization or permanent storage;
any requirement as prescribed by the Minister after consultation with the relevant competent technical entity;
prescribed
“prescribed” means prescribed by the Minister by way of regulations made under the provisions of this Act;
any guideline issued by the relevant competent technical entity; or
competent technical entity
“competent technical entity” means any competent technical entity appointed under section 14;
any standard issued by any recognised body at the national or international level.