Commercial Assessment for Carbon Storage

Carbon Capture and Storage projects are being viewed as an important existing technology to meet global CO₂ reduction targets. This eLearning series is intended to provide a summary of CCS, including the CCS value chain, project life cycles, and the basics of CO₂ capture and transportation. Several courses dive deeper into the geologic storage of captured CO₂, from screening prospects to storage design and issues and concerns unique to geologic CO₂ storage. The Storage Resource Management System (SRMS), storage operations, and post- injection monitoring are summarized. Several global case studies of current projects are summarized to highlight lessons learned from these important early mover projects. Government and policy influence on commercial outcomes are reviewed along with typical project timelines and cost drivers. The series is helpful for anyone seeking a comprehensive "beginning to end" summary of the elements of CCS projects. Petrotechnical practitioners will benefit from the CO₂ storage modules, contrasting workflows with typical oil and gas prospecting and development.

Candidates can take the following self-paced eLearning courses individually or as a 21-hour online series. A Continued Education Units (CEU) certificate is issued upon completion.

Target Audience

Technical or non-technical audiences, including engineers, geoscientists, finance, accounting, and operations professionals who want a basic understanding of the project life cycle, the fundamentals of CO2 capture and technology readiness, and transportation options. More advanced CO2 capture topics are covered in the Carbon Capture from Stationary Industrial Sources course.

You Will Learn

• Define CCS and its role in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change
• Distinguish CCS from CCUS and explain its alignment with the current energy economy
• Identify the three elements of a CCS project and global industry benchmarks
• Compare various capture technologies, including Direct Air Capture, and their costs
• Explore methods for CO₂ transport and types of geologic storage
• Understand subsurface workflows, data requirements, and geologic and reservoir modeling for CO₂ storage
• Examine global CCS projects, screening parameters, and trapping mechanisms
• Learn about the SRMS framework and its significance in classifying CO₂ storage projects
• Analyze geologic containment principles, seal integrity, and reservoir impacts on injectivity
• Design injection and monitoring wells for well integrity
• Understand project design, planning, and continuous improvement in CO₂ storage operations

Course Content

• The Case for Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Learn about the importance and benefits of CCS in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• CCS Capture, Transport, and Storage: Discover the processes involved in capturing CO₂, transporting it, and safely storing it.
• Geologic Carbon Storage: Understand the methods and science behind storing CO₂ in geological formations.
• CO₂ Storage Workflows: Explore the step-by-step workflows for effective CO₂ storage.
• CO₂ Storage Resource Management System (SRMS): Learn about the SRMS framework for managing CO₂ storage resources.
• CO₂ Storage Concerns: Identify and address potential concerns and risks associated with CO₂ storage.
• CO₂ Storage Design: Learn about the design principles and considerations for CO₂ storage facilities.
• CO₂ Storage Operations: Gain insights into the operational aspects of managing CO₂ storage sites.
• CCS Value Chain, Business Models, and Commercial Drivers: Examine the economic and commercial factors driving the CCS industry.

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