ISO 27914:2017 PDF Download

ISO 27914:2017 is a standard that establishes requirements and recommendations for the geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). The standard aims to promote commercial, safe, and long-term containment of CO2 in a manner that minimizes risk to the environment, natural resources, and human health. It is applicable for both onshore and offshore geological storage within permeable and porous geological strata, excluding reservoirs where CO2 is injected for hydrocarbon production or CO2-enhanced oil recovery.

The standard covers various activities associated with CO2 storage, including site screening and selection, characterization, design and development, operation of storage sites, and preparation for site closure. It recognizes that site selection and management will be unique for each project and that technical risks and uncertainties should be assessed on a site-specific basis.

ISO 27914:2017 emphasizes the importance of permitting and regulatory approval throughout the project life cycle but does not include the permitting process itself. It also provides requirements and recommendations for the development of management systems, community and stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. The standard does not alter or supersede any existing national or international regulations, treaties, protocols, or instruments, and it does not modify any property rights, interests, or pre-existing commercial arrangements.

The standard recognizes the life cycle of a CO2 geological storage project, which includes all stages from project initiation to post-injection and closure. The standard's scope is illustrated in Figure 1, indicating its limits and coverage.