BLM approves southeast Wyoming carbon sequestration project
RAWLINS, Wyo.— The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record on the environmental assessment for the proposed Southeast Wyoming Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Project in Laramie County. The approved project allows Tallgrass Energy to use 480 acres of subsurface federal pore space for permanent geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide.
The company also applied for Class VI underground injection control well permits to construct and operate CO2 injection wells, which are permitted and regulated by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The right-of-way involves the use of BLM-administered federal pore space and does not currently propose surface use for related infrastructure.
The final environmental assessment was made available for a 15-day public comment period before the BLM made its final decision. The final environmental assessment, decision record, and supporting documents are available at the BLM National NEPA Register
For more information, please contact the Rawlins Field Office at 307-328-4224 or [email protected].
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.