Responsibilities related to the capture and geologic storage of carbon dioxide are shared between the Saskatchewan Ministries of Environment and Energy and Resources.  The Ministry of Environment's responsibilities relate to the establishment of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and the determination of carbon credits.  The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Act received Royal Assent in 2010, however, has not been proclaimed, pending the approval of the accompanying regulations, which are currently being developed by Environment in consultation with affected stakeholders.

ER's responsibilities under The Oil and Gas Conservation Act relate to the injection and storage of carbon dioxide and other substances in subsurface formations.  This includes the injection of carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery purposes, as well as for long-term geologic storage, such as in deep, saline aquifers. (Updated November 2010)