What is HSE involvement in BERRs competition for a CCS demonstration project?
HSE is working closely with BERR throughout the competition. Within the competition documents, it is clearly stated that HSE requires developers to give a health and safety compliance demonstration as if CO2 was classified as a dangerous substance or fluid under COMAH and PSR, and (for offshore installations) as if all relevant offshore regulations applied, in order to satisfy the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. In addition, the successful competitor must provide technical information to HSE throughout the project, to inform the development of appropriate health and safety standards.
