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Join us for our next Monthly Luncheon (in person/virtual)

Thursday, November 14, 2023 note date change

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Speaker: Danny Kingham, PG – Senior Associate Hydrogeologist, GSI Environmental Inc.

Topic: Application of Recent USEPA Guidance and EJScreen Tool to Identify, Analyze, and Address Environmental Justice Concerns at CCS Sites

Abstract:  Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is recognized for its critical role in cutting carbon emissions and combatting climate change. As such, USEPA is seeing an increasing number of UIC Class VI well permit applications for the permanent injection and storage of carbon dioxide in deep geologic reservoirs and an increased interest by states seeking primacy for permitting and enforcing UIC Class VI wells. As the number of CCS projects grows in the US, so does the necessity for the special consideration of potentially environmentally overburdened communities during the siting, development, and implementation phases of CCS projects. This presentation will provide a summary of the USEPA expectations and requirements for incorporating EJ considerations during the life of a CCS project. We will review key steps and recommendations to performing a thorough EJ assessment that will not only address recent USEPA concerns but will improve community engagement and transparency for successful CCS projects.

Speaker Bio:
Ms. Kingham is a Senior Associate Hydrogeologist with GSI Environmental Inc., with over 19 years of professional experience in the environmental field.  Ms. Kingham is the GSI Corporate H&S Administrator, a registered PG in Texas, Louisiana, and New York, and an appointed Board Member of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.  Ms. Kingham’s expertise involves issues related to carbon capture and storage projects, including the development and implementation of UIC injection well permit applications, for which Ms. Kingham specializes in hydrogeologic and geologic characterizations, reservoir modeling support, artificial penetration evaluations, environmental testing and monitoring plans, and Environmental Justice reviews.

Location:
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 862-2020

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