Energy and Oil & Gas Management
Strategies for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
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About this program
In the context of the global energy sector's shift toward a low-carbon future, CCUS technologies are essential for decreasing emissions and achieving sustainability goals. This Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Strategies Training Course provides participants with an introduction to the scientific principles, technological innovations, and policy environments that underpin CCUS deployment.
Participants will examine capture technologies, utilization routes, storage solutions, and regulatory considerations. Through international case studies and hands-on activities, they will assess how CCUS initiatives are executed to balance economic viability with environmental responsibility.
Upon completion, participants will be equipped to implement CCUS strategies that support corporate sustainability objectives and national climate targets.
Course benefits
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of CCUS technologies and their uses
- Analyze various carbon capture techniques applicable across industries
- Investigate pathways for the utilization of captured CO₂
- Assess storage methods and ensure their long-term safety
- Align CCUS initiatives with international climate objectives
Key outcomes
- Explain the fundamentals and motivating factors behind CCUS strategies
- Evaluate technologies involved in carbon capture, utilization, and storage
- Assess both economic and technical viability of CCUS projects
- Investigate the integration of CCUS within oil, gas, and industrial sectors
- Address policy, regulatory, and governance aspects related to CCUS
- Review international case studies demonstrating CCUS implementations
- Develop strategies aimed at sustainable transitions to a low-carbon economy
Who should attend
- Professionals in energy and sustainability fields
- Managers within oil, gas, and industrial sectors
- Policy developers and regulatory authorities
- Experts specializing in environmental and climate change issues
Course outline
Unit 1: Overview of CCUS and Its Climate Significance
- The significance of CCUS in addressing climate change
- Key drivers behind the global shift in energy
- Current status and evolving trends in CCUS
- Illustrative examples from pioneering CCUS implementations
Unit 2: Technologies for Capturing Carbon
- Techniques including pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxyfuel capture
- Innovations in capture solvents and materials
- Industrial-scale applications of carbon capture technology
- Practical exercises involving capture technology
Unit 3: Pathways for Carbon Utilization
- Application of CO₂ in enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
- Conversion of CO₂ into chemicals and materials
- New advancements in utilization such as fuels and construction materials
- Project case analyses on carbon utilization
Unit 4: Carbon Storage Strategies and Risk Control
- Options for geological storage including saline aquifers and depleted reservoirs
- Techniques for monitoring and verifying stored CO₂
- Management of risks and safety in storage operations
- Evaluation of real-life storage projects
Unit 5: CCUS Policy, Financial Aspects, and Future Outlook
- Regulatory frameworks and policy considerations
- Financial dynamics of CCUS initiatives and funding approaches
- Public attitudes and stakeholder involvement
- Prospective trends in worldwide CCUS deployment