Advanced CCUS Engineering and Project Development Training Course

Advanced CCUS Engineering and Project Development Training Course

Introduction

Advanced CCUS Engineering and Project Development Training Course is designed to equip participants with the technical expertise, strategic insights, and project management capabilities required to develop, optimize, and implement Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects. This advanced training course explores the complete CCUS value chain, including carbon capture technologies, CO₂ separation and purification, compression, transportation infrastructure, geological storage, carbon utilization, reservoir characterization, and long-term storage integrity. Participants will gain practical knowledge of advanced carbon capture engineering, CO₂ injection modelling, subsurface storage assessment, carbon accounting, techno-economic analysis, and environmental risk management to support technically sound and commercially viable carbon management solutions.

The course also focuses on CCUS project development, carbon management strategy, project financing, regulatory compliance, carbon markets, and large-scale infrastructure deployment. Through engineering exercises, industry case studies, feasibility assessments, and project development simulations, participants will learn how to evaluate carbon capture opportunities, select appropriate technologies, assess storage capacity, manage operational risks, and develop bankable CCUS projects. The programme examines emerging innovations such as direct air capture integration, next-generation solvents, membrane separation, mineral carbonation, digital twins, artificial intelligence for subsurface monitoring, and integrated industrial carbon hubs. Participants will explore how to improve project economics, reduce lifecycle emissions, strengthen measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification (MMRV), and align CCUS investments with corporate sustainability targets and evolving climate policies. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to lead CCUS feasibility studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), carbon storage development, infrastructure planning, and investment-ready decarbonization projects across the global energy and industrial sectors.

Course Duration

10 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain advanced Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) principles, technologies, and applications across energy-intensive industries.
2. Evaluate advanced carbon capture technologies, including chemical absorption, physical solvents, membranes, adsorption, and cryogenic separation.
3. Optimize CO₂ capture performance through process simulation, energy integration, heat recovery, and operational efficiency improvements.
4. Conduct CCUS feasibility studies incorporating technical, environmental, commercial, and regulatory considerations.
5. Assess geological CO₂ storage potential using reservoir characterization, petrophysical analysis, and subsurface modelling.
6. Develop CO₂ injection strategies using reservoir simulation, pressure management, injectivity analysis, and plume migration prediction.
7. Design safe and cost-effective CO₂ transportation systems involving pipelines, compression stations, shipping, and intermediate storage.
8. Apply techno-economic analysis (TEA), lifecycle assessment (LCA), and sensitivity analysis to determine project viability.
9. Develop robust CCUS project development plans, including concept selection, pre-FEED, FEED, procurement, and execution strategies.
10. Identify project financing mechanisms, carbon credit opportunities, tax incentives, and emerging carbon market structures.
11. Implement measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification (MMRV) frameworks to demonstrate storage performance and emissions reductions.
12. Apply risk-based engineering, environmental impact assessment, and regulatory compliance principles to CCUS project operations.
13. Formulate scalable CCUS investment strategies aligned with net-zero targets, industrial decarbonization, climate technology innovation, and sustainable energy transition goals.

Target Audience

1. Oil and Gas Engineers.
2. Carbon Capture Specialists.
3. Geoscientists and Reservoir Specialists.
4. Project Managers and Engineering Leaders.
5. Energy and Industrial Executives.
6. Environmental and Sustainability Professionals.
7. Investment and Financial Professionals.
8. Government and Regulatory Professionals.

Course Modules

Module 1: Advanced CCUS Fundamentals and Strategic Industry Applications

• Principles of carbon capture, utilization, and geological storage.
• Global CCUS deployment trends and industrial decarbonization pathways.
• CO₂ emissions sources, concentration profiles, and capture opportunities.
• CCUS integration with hydrogen production, LNG, refining, cement, and steel.
• Strategic assessment of CCUS within corporate net-zero roadmaps.
• Case Study: Evaluating an integrated CCUS strategy for a natural gas processing facility seeking to reduce its carbon intensity while maintaining production efficiency.

Module 2: Advanced Carbon Capture Technologies and Process Engineering

• Chemical absorption using advanced amine solvents and solvent optimization.
• Physical absorption and solvent-based separation for high-pressure gas streams.
• Membrane separation, adsorption, and pressure swing adsorption technologies.
• Cryogenic carbon capture and emerging low-temperature separation systems.
• Technology selection based on capture efficiency, energy demand, reliability, and cost.
• Case Study: Comparing amine absorption and membrane separation for CO₂ removal from a gas processing and industrial emissions complex.

Module 3: Process Simulation, Optimization, and Energy Integration

• Process modelling using engineering simulation principles.
• Heat and mass transfer optimization in carbon capture systems.
• Reboiler duty reduction, waste heat recovery, and energy integration.
• Solvent degradation, corrosion control, and process performance monitoring.
• Digital process optimization using advanced analytics and AI-assisted tools.
• Case Study: Optimizing an amine-based capture unit by reducing regeneration energy consumption and improving overall plant efficiency.

Module 4: CO₂ Conditioning, Purification, Compression, and Liquefaction

• CO₂ dehydration, impurity removal, and specification development.
• Multistage compression, intercooling, and compression train optimization.
• CO₂ phase behaviour and thermodynamic property modelling.
• Liquefaction systems and conditioning for pipeline or ship transport.
• Management of impurities such as water, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen sulphide, and other process contaminants.
• Case Study: Developing a CO₂ conditioning and compression design for an industrial capture facility supplying a shared transportation network.

Module 5: Geological Storage Site Screening and Reservoir Characterization

• Geological screening criteria for saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Reservoir properties, porosity, permeability, and storage capacity estimation.
• Caprock integrity, sealing mechanisms, and fault characterization.
• Geomechanical assessment and subsurface pressure constraints.
• Site ranking using technical suitability, risk, accessibility, and cost.
• Case Study: Ranking potential geological storage sites for a regional industrial carbon hub using reservoir quality, seal integrity, and proximity to emission sources.

Module 6: Advanced CO₂ Injection Engineering and Reservoir Simulation

• CO₂ injection well design and injectivity assessment.
• Reservoir pressure management and plume migration prediction.
• Multiphase flow, relative permeability, and CO₂-brine interactions.
• Numerical reservoir simulation and uncertainty analysis.
• Injection scheduling, well placement, and pressure interference management.
• Case Study: Developing an injection strategy for a deep saline formation while maintaining pressure limits and optimizing storage capacity.

Module 7: Well Integrity, Geomechanics, and Long-Term Storage Security

• CO₂ compatibility of well materials, cement, casing, and completion systems.
• Corrosion, cement degradation, and leakage pathway assessment.
• Fault reactivation, fracture pressure, and induced seismicity risks.
• Legacy well identification and abandonment integrity evaluation.
• Risk-based well monitoring, remediation, and storage assurance.
• Case Study: Investigating potential leakage pathways in a depleted hydrocarbon reservoir proposed for permanent CO₂ storage and developing mitigation measures.

Module 8: CO₂ Transportation, Pipeline Engineering, and Network Development

• Pipeline route selection, capacity planning, and hydraulic design.
• Dense-phase CO₂ transportation and operating envelope assessment.
• Fracture propagation, corrosion, and materials selection.
• CO₂ shipping, terminals, intermediate storage, and multimodal logistics.
• Shared CO₂ networks, industrial clusters, and transportation infrastructure integration.
• Case Study: Designing a shared CO₂ pipeline network connecting multiple industrial emitters to a centralized geological storage facility.

Module 9: Carbon Utilization Technologies and Commercial Pathways

• CO₂ conversion into chemicals, fuels, and industrial feedstocks.
• Mineral carbonation and production of carbonated construction materials.
• Biological utilization, algae-based systems, and selected emerging pathways.
• CO₂ utilization in synthetic fuels and low-carbon product value chains.
• Market assessment, product qualification, and lifecycle carbon accounting.
• Case Study: Evaluating mineral carbonation for industrial CO₂ utilization in building materials, including product demand, energy requirements, and lifecycle emissions.

Module 10: CCUS Project Feasibility, Concept Selection, and FEED

• Project screening, opportunity identification, and feasibility assessment.
• Concept selection and comparison of alternative engineering configurations.
• Pre-FEED and FEED development, design basis, and engineering deliverables.
• Capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), and cost estimation.
• Project execution planning, procurement strategy, and schedule development.
• Case Study: Preparing a preliminary FEED development plan for a cement plant integrating carbon capture, pipeline transportation, and offshore storage.

Module 11: CCUS Economics, Financing, and Investment Structuring

• Levelized cost of CO₂ capture, transportation, utilization, and storage.
• Financial modelling, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback analysis.
• Sensitivity analysis for energy prices, carbon prices, utilization rates, and capital costs.
• Public-private partnerships, grants, carbon contracts, and infrastructure financing.
• Commercial agreements, long-term storage liabilities, and investment risk allocation.
• Case Study: Assessing the financial viability of an integrated CCUS project under different carbon price scenarios, energy costs, and government incentive structures.

Module 12: Carbon Accounting, Lifecycle Assessment, and MMRV

• Greenhouse gas accounting and emissions baseline development.
• Lifecycle assessment of capture, compression, transport, utilization, and storage.
• Measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification framework design.
• CO₂ mass balance, data quality assurance, and emissions reconciliation.
• Carbon credit integrity, permanence assessment, and avoidance of double counting.
• Case Study: Developing an MMRV plan for an industrial CCUS project to quantify net emissions reductions and substantiate reported storage volumes.

Module 13: Environmental Risk, HSE, and Regulatory Compliance

• Environmental and social impact assessment for CCUS projects.
• CO₂ release hazards, emergency response, and process safety management.
• Groundwater protection, ecological monitoring, and community engagement.
• Permitting, storage licensing, environmental standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Operational risk registers, quantitative risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
• Case Study: Conducting a preliminary risk assessment for a proposed CO₂ transportation corridor near populated areas and environmentally sensitive locations.

Module 14: Digital CCUS, AI, Digital Twins, and Advanced Monitoring

• Digital twins for capture plants, pipelines, and geological storage systems.
• AI-assisted reservoir modelling, injection optimization, and anomaly detection.
• Remote sensing, seismic surveys, pressure monitoring, and geochemical surveillance.
• Data integration, operational dashboards, and predictive maintenance.
• Cybersecurity, data governance, and digital risk management in CCUS infrastructure.
• Case Study: Designing a digital monitoring workflow that integrates injection pressure, seismic, and geochemical data to detect potential storage anomalies.

Module 15: Integrated CCUS Project Development and Implementation Strategy

• Integration of capture, conditioning, transportation, utilization, and storage.
• Stakeholder mapping, industrial cluster development, and partnership models.
• Project risk allocation, contracting strategies, and execution governance.
• Performance indicators, commissioning, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Development of a bankable CCUS business case and implementation roadmap.
• Case Study: Developing an integrated CCUS project concept for a multi-emitter industrial cluster, including technical design assumptions, storage strategy, economic evaluation, risk allocation, and phased implementation.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.