Overview of the Regulations on the Offshore Storage of Carbon Dioxide

Following last week’s overview of Malaysia’s CCUS Act 2025, our second article in the CCUS Series turns the spotlight on the CCUS (Offshore Permit and Licensing) Regulations 2025, which governs the permanent storage of CO₂ in offshore areas.

Leveraging their in-depth understanding of Malaysia’s CCUS legal framework, Khoo Yu Lin and Cheng Yen of Zaid Ibrahim & Co. guide readers through and provide unique insights on:

• the lifecycle of offshore storage projects;
• key obligations of offshore operators; and
• import permit requirements for CO₂ captured outside Malaysia.