CCUS fundamentals course
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage.Overview
CO2CRC is Australia’s leading research organisation in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). CO2CRC are offering a full day CCUS Fundamentals course aimed at providing targeted knowledge exchange on all things CCUS to upskill you or your team in CCUS.
This 1-day course, available in person and virtually, covers the fundamentals of capture and geological storage of CO2. Fossil fuel-based energy generation, production and separation of CO2-rich natural gas, as well as cement, ammonia, iron and steel production are major source of anthropogenic CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage, or CCUS, involves the long-term storage of captured CO2 emissions in subsurface geologic formations.
This course, led by CO2CRC’s technical experts, leveraging experiences from past industry background and the CO2CRC Otway International Test Centre’s CO2 storage operations, covers all aspects of the CCUS chain, including effective CO2 capture, transport, storage and monitoring. It explores the challenges of the current technology of geological storage, monitoring and verification including examples from working projects around the world.
It reviews technologies adapted from the petroleum industry, as well as new approaches critical to CCUS. As successful CCUS deployment also require risk management, economic drivers, appropriate regulation, clarity on liability issues and community acceptance, these aspects of CCUS and the corresponding opportunities for appropriately skilled organisations and individuals are also discussed.
Inclusions
- Eight (8) hours of visual and verbal learning, facilitated by an industry expert
- Digital copy of the presentation slides after the event
- Digital certificate of attendance for all attendees
- A post session survey to all attendees
- Morning and afternoon tea, and lunch will be provided for classroom sessions
Testimonial
“The course provided a clear, concise understanding of the technologies and strategies used for carbon capture, utilisation and storage. The instructors were knowledgeable, breaking down complex concepts into digestible parts. The course offered a balanced mix of theory and real-world examples, making it practical and applicable. I now feel more confident in my understanding of CCUS and its critical role in combating climate change.”
– Louie Li, CarbonNet.
Next classroom session
5 February 2025, Melbourne, 8.30am – 5.00pm (AEST).
Next online session
4 June 2025, Melbourne, 8.30am – 5.00pm (AEST).
Seats are limited to 20 to give the best experience to the attendees.
Course outline
Topic 1: Introduction
- Applications for CCUS
- Carbon capture and transport
- Carbon storage
- Future outlook
Topic 2: Geological storage of carbon dioxide
- Overview of geological storage systems
- Storage site selection criteria
- Storage capacity estimation: volumetric & SRMS
- Trapping mechanisms: structural vs migration traps
- Injectivity and pressure considerations
- Containment: the role of caprock and fault seal mechanisms
- Monitoring and verification
Topic 3: Carbon dioxide capture and transport
- Fuels and fuel production as emission sources
- Industrial sources of CO2
- Industrial applications of CCS
- Capture technologies
- Methods of transport
- Negative emissions technologies: Direct air capture
- Cost of CO2 avoidance
Topic 4: CO2 Storage Project Design
- Workflow for project design (what do we need and when do we need it)
- Risk assessment and risk management for CCS/CCUS projects
- CCS/CCUS project review: Australia and international
- Regulatory/legal framework for CCS/CCUS
Topic 5: Conclusions
- Drivers for CCS/CCUS: incentives and disincentives
- Most common objections and misconceptions around CCS/CCUS
- Challenges and opportunities in a carbon constrained world
- Questions / General discussion
Suitable for
- Employees new to this industry
- Employees looking to upskill in CCUS knowledge
- Government policymakers
- Finance professionals
- Professionals and advisors
Attendees will gain knowledge on the geological, engineering, project development and economic aspects of CCUS and the invaluable opportunity to understand the applications and potential of CCUS in Australia and Internationally.
Registration cost
CO2CRC Member: $550* – Contact Dr Max Watson for the promo code.
Non-member: $1,100*
*Prices include GST
Please note, minimum numbers will be required to run all events.
Upcoming courses
5 February 2025
Classroom session
Location – Melbourne
2 April 2025
Classroom session
Location – Perth
4 June 2025
Online session
Location – Online
6 August 2025
Classroom session
Location – Melbourne
8 October 2025
Online session
Location – Online
Need more details?
Get in touch with our Senior Manager – Technology Development, Dr. Max Watson if you have any queries.
Max.Watson@co2crc.com.au | 03 8595 9600
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