As industry strives to reduce their carbon footprint, geologic sequestration is emerging as a leading opportunity to permanently store carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted to atmosphere. Several CCS projects are currently in the planning and permitting stages in California. Eric will provide a summary of the projects currently in the permitting stages, with specific emphasis on California’s favorable geologic conditions for carbon dioxide storage. Eric will also provide an update on regulatory developments and how they are affecting CCS opportunities in California and the U.S.
Eric is a Senior Principal Planner in Stantec’s Environmental Services group and is based in Santa Maria. Eric is actively engaged with several carbon capture and sequestration projects within California for oil & gas and industrial clients. Eric has over 30 years of experience in environmental permitting, environmental impact assessment, and environmental compliance. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and a master’s degree in water resources management from Fresno State. Eric regularly serves as a part-time lecturer in Cal Poly’s Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Department, where he teaches a class in environmental impact assessment.
