Paper: CO2 and H2S Safety Regulations and Recommended Practices

This paper discusses a general review of safety hazards and regulations associated with CO2 injection, work on H2S contaminated
leases, and liability and court litigation concerning oilfield injuries. The safety regulations to be discussed are a compilation of various applicable International, Federal, and State regulations, recommended practices by various petroleum related associations, and interpretations of these regulations as evident through recent court litigation. Though high pressure CO2 injection safety, along with H2S safety, will be stressed, general lease safety recommendations will be made to help reduce operator liability risk.