In this episode, Elena Melchert, sat down with Zach Liu, Director of CCUS Subsurface at Harvest Stone Low Carbon Partners, to explore the complex regulatory and technical landscape of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) permitting. Recorded live at the SPE-AAPG-SEG 2025 CCUS Conference in Houston, Texas, this conversation dives into key permitting challenges, strategies for project success, and the evolving role of subsurface expertise in advancing low-carbon initiatives.

Whether you’re a project developer, geoscientist, or policy stakeholder, this discussion offers valuable insights on aligning technical rigor with regulatory frameworks in the CCUS space.

Episode Links 

Harvestone CCS video: https://youtu.be/WVs15-dJIFM?si=pEI67yW9T-slXGtC

Shenhai Salt Well: https://sichuanadventure.com/portfolio/shenhai-salt-well/

Gas bag bus images: https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en/wolinsky/zigong-buses-run-on-natural-gas-held-in-bags-on-the-roof-1984-photo/photograph/asset/8718893?offline=1

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