Carbon (dioxide) capture and storage (CCS) is one of the solutions for decarbonising society whereby CO2 is captured, transported, and injected into geological formations. It can be transported to offshore locations through pipelines or ships. Which method provides for a better deal for investors depends to an extent on the financial risk associated with these two methods, which in turn is linked with exposure to liability. This paper compares the potential liability arising from the carriage of CO2 by ships and by pipelines in the UK offshore context. The two modes of transport are governed by significantly different regimes, even though they concern the same material. It is argued that the transport of CO2 by ships and by pipelines poses similar risks and therefore they should have a similar liability regime. This would afford pipeline operators the economic advantages available to shipowners and incentivise investment in the transport phase of CCS.

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英国海上碳捕集和封存作业二氧化碳运输责任框架

碳（二氧化碳）捕获和封存 (CCS) 是脱碳社会的解决方案之一，其中二氧化碳被捕获、运输并注入地质构造。它可以通过管道或船舶运输到近海地点。哪种方法为投资者提供更好的交易在一定程度上取决于与这两种方法相关的财务风险，而后者又与负债风险相关。本文比较了英国海上环境中船舶和管道运输二氧化碳所产生的潜在责任。这两种运输方式受明显不同的制度管辖，即使它们涉及相同的材料。有人认为，通过船舶和管道运输二氧化碳会带来类似的风险，因此它们应该有类似的责任制度。