Overview of the CCUS Act 2025 Regime

With the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 and its accompanying Offshore Regulations coming into force, Malaysia takes a decisive step in its energy transition journey. As the country moves toward its net-zero emissions target by 2050, understanding the legal landscape surrounding CCUS is essential for stakeholders entering this emerging sector.

In this first article of the CCUS series, Khoo Yu Lin, Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co and Cheng Yen, Associate, Zaid Ibrahim & Co, highlight the Act’s key features, from its geographical scope and regulatory framework to the differing levels of oversight between carbon capture, transportation, utilization, and permanent storage.