Insuring long-term CO₂ storage and containment

In this episode, Conor sits down with two industry experts to examine two of the most critical issues facing carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects today: insuring the long-term containment of stored CO₂ and verifying storage integrity over time. As CCS deployment accelerates globally, demonstrating that captured carbon remains securely stored for decades is fundamental to project viability, regulatory compliance and stakeholder confidence. These challenges present complex technical, operational and risk management considerations for developers, operators, investors and insurers alike. As part of a broader series exploring key issues shaping the CCS landscape, this discussion focuses on the evolving approaches organizations are taking to manage long-term storage risks and provide assurance that stored CO₂ remains safely contained. The panel examines the role of monitoring, measurement and verification technologies, emerging industry practices, and the risk transfer solutions being developed to support long-term storage obligations. They also discuss how advancements in monitoring capabilities can help build confidence among regulators, insurers and project stakeholders while supporting the continued growth of the CCS market. The conversation covers topics including long-term CO₂ containment risks, storage integrity and permanence, monitoring, measurement and verification (MMV) technologies, risk transfer and insurance solutions, regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and emerging strategies for demonstrating secure carbon storage, offering practical insights for CCS developers, operators, investors and industry stakeholders.

On this episode, Marie sits down with three industry experts to examine contracting regimes across some of the world's most active carbon capture and storage (CCS) markets. As CCS projects continue to scale globally, developers and operators face complex commercial, legal and operational considerations that can significantly impact project performance and long-term viability. Together, the panel explores how contractual frameworks are evolving across key jurisdictions and what organizations should consider when structuring agreements to allocate risk, secure financing and support successful project delivery. The discussion covers topics including CCS project development, risk allocation, contract strategy, cross-border regulatory considerations, and lessons learned from emerging carbon capture projects, offering practical insights for developers, operators, investors and industry stakeholders.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Alan McShane is joined by Bryan Allcock, Roger Hughes and Gonzalo Figeuroa to explore how power and utilities companies can use risk engineering to build resilience when equipment lead times stretch to five years. We also explore what this means for different regions including Europe, North America and Latin America.

In this episode, Alan McShane is joined by Babak Eftekharnejad to discuss the importance of risk engineering in a successful hybridization strategy.  As the energy transition accelerates, renewable projects are moving from single technology deployments to hybridized systems that blend solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS). During the episode they explore how thoughtful harmonization — of technology, contracts, governance, and financing — is now mission critical.

In our latest episode of The Risk Circuit Podcast Series, host Marie Reiter sits down with Andrew Brunero, George Richardson, and Mike Newsom Davis to dive deep into the findings of our recently published Energy Market Review Update 2025. Discover their key insights, current market perspectives, and predictions that will shape 2026.

In this episode, Alice Harrison is joined by Simran Minhas and Oliver Warren to discuss the growing demand for electricity amid varying levels of political commitment to decarbonization. It's a complex time that is driving significant developments in both renewables and conventional power, the energy transition is creating synergies between these sectors, but intrinsic challenges still persist.  The conversation delves into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the necessity of balancing the grid, and the large-scale deployment of solar and onshore wind. They also explore the impact of data centers and the AI revolution on energy demand, the ongoing role of coal, and the importance of conventional power sources to ensure reliability when renewable sources are not available. Listen now to find out more.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Lucy Stanbrough is joined by Kate Fowler, to debunk the myths of nuclear energy. During this insightful discussion Lucy and Kate cover the safety systems at nuclear power plants, nuclear waste and the expansion of nuclear energy globally. 

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Lucy Stanbrough is joined by Steven Munday, Sergio Toro and Sam Wilkin to explore how the key themes from our Emerging and Interconnected Risk Survey are set to shape the natural resources industry. During the podcast, Lucy, Steven, Sergio and Sam examine the most pressing issues raised in the survey, including cyber, environmental, geopolitical and changing regulatory risks, and how natural resources companies can take action to move through these challenges with confidence. Find out how to make strategic risk decisions and secure an edge in this increasingly complex and competitive industry.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Mike Newsom-Davis is joined by Blake Koen and Bianka Bol to explore some of the biggest concerns facing the liabilities energy market, including social inflation, liability limit adequacy and the three-speed market. The findings referenced in this podcast are from WTW's Energy Market Review Update. WTW offers insurance-related services through its appropriately licensed and authorised companies in each country in which WTW operates. For further authorisation and regulatory details about our WTW legal entities, operating in your country, please refer to our WTW website. It is a regulatory requirement for us to consider our local licensing requirements.  The information given in this publication is believed to be accurate as at 23 January 2025. This information may have subsequently changed or have been superseded and should not be relied upon to be accurate or suitable after this date. This podcast offers a general overview of its subject matter. It does not necessarily address every aspect of its subject or every product available in the market and we disclaimer all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law. It is not intended to be, and should not be, used to replace specific advice relating to individual situations and we do not offer, and this should not be seen as, legal, accounting or tax advice. If you intend to take any action or make any decision on the basis of the content of this publication you should first seek specific advice from an appropriate professional. Some of the information in this publication may be compiled from third party sources we consider to be reliable, however we do not guarantee and are not responsible for the accuracy of such. The views expressed are not necessarily those of WTW. Copyright WTW 2025. All rights reserved.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Michael Buckle is joined by Austin Sims and Charlotte Watts to examine the impact a profitable year in 2024 has had on driving falling rates and how competitive pressures look set to accelerate further marketing softening.