Amine technology is a well-established method of removing CO₂ from natural gas within the oil and gas industry. In order to assess its application to CO₂ capture (in CO₂ Capture and Storage (CCS) technology), the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) formed a Working Group led by the R&D Vice Chair and representing the broad coalition of ZEP members – European utilities, oil and gas companies, equipment suppliers, research institutes and environmental NGOs. Its brief: to identify any HSE impacts from the emission into the atmosphere of substances resulting from the use of amine-based solvents. The result: a report that aims to provide a solid, factual background to this issue, while identifying any aspects requiring further investigation.