Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage for Oil and Gas Engineers Training Course

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage for Oil and Gas Engineers Training Course

Introduction

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) for Oil and Gas Engineers Training Course is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the advanced technical knowledge and practical skills required to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, improve operational sustainability, and support the global energy transition. This comprehensive training course explores the fundamental principles of carbon capture, including post-combustion capture, pre-combustion capture, oxy-fuel combustion, solvent-based absorption, membrane separation, adsorption technologies, and emerging direct air capture solutions. Participants will examine the integration of CCUS into natural gas processing plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, LNG terminals, gas-fired power generation, and enhanced oil recovery operations. 

The course further emphasizes the practical implementation of CCUS projects throughout the oil and gas value chain, from feasibility studies and front-end engineering design (FEED) to project execution, commissioning, operations, and long-term storage monitoring. Participants will develop an understanding of CO₂ injection engineering, saline aquifer storage, depleted reservoir utilization, well integrity management, reservoir simulation, carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, methane emissions reduction, and environmental risk management. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to evaluate CCUS technologies, contribute to low-carbon project development, optimize carbon management strategies, and support their organizations in achieving measurable emissions reductions while extending the value of existing oil and gas infrastructure.

Course Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

1. Explain the fundamental principles, technologies, and industrial applications of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in the petroleum industry.
2. Evaluate carbon capture technologies for upstream production facilities, refineries, LNG plants, and petrochemical operations.
3. Assess post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel capture systems based on process efficiency, energy demand, and operational requirements.
4. Perform preliminary evaluations of CO₂ separation, purification, compression, and dehydration systems.
5. Identify suitable CO₂ utilization pathways, including enhanced oil recovery, industrial feedstocks, and synthetic fuel production.
6. Evaluate geological storage opportunities using reservoir characterization, subsurface data, and geological modelling techniques.
7. Apply reservoir engineering and simulation principles to CO₂ injection planning and storage capacity estimation.
8. Assess CO₂ transportation infrastructure, including pipeline design considerations, pressure management, and material compatibility.
9. Identify well integrity, leakage, corrosion, and geomechanical risks associated with long-term CO₂ storage.
10. Develop carbon emissions reduction strategies aligned with net-zero targets and corporate sustainability objectives.
11. Evaluate CCUS project feasibility through capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), lifecycle costing, and economic sensitivity analysis.
12. Apply carbon monitoring, measurement, reporting, and verification (MMRV) principles to storage performance and emissions accounting.
13. Integrate CCUS engineering solutions with digital twins, AI-enabled optimization, environmental risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Target Audience

1. Petroleum engineers and production engineers.
2. Reservoir engineers and subsurface specialists.
3. Process, chemical, and facilities engineers.
4. Drilling, completions, and well integrity engineers.
5. Natural gas processing and LNG plant engineers.
6. Refinery, petrochemical, and downstream operations engineers.
7. Carbon management, sustainability, and environmental professionals.
8. Project managers, energy transition specialists, and technical consultants in the oil and gas industry.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

• Principles of CCUS and its role in industrial decarbonization.
• Global carbon management strategies and net-zero emissions pathways.
• Major sources of CO₂ emissions across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
• CCUS value chains, infrastructure requirements, and technology selection.
• Introduction to carbon accounting, emissions baselines, and lifecycle assessment.
• Case Study: Assessing CO₂ emissions from an integrated oil and gas facility and identifying opportunities to implement a CCUS system.

Module 2: Carbon Capture Technologies and Process Engineering

• Post-combustion capture using chemical solvents and absorption systems.
• Pre-combustion capture and syngas processing applications.
• Oxy-fuel combustion and high-concentration CO₂ recovery.
• Membrane separation, adsorption, and emerging capture technologies.
• Process simulation, energy integration, and capture efficiency optimization.
• Case Study: Comparing solvent-based capture and membrane separation for reducing CO₂ emissions from a natural gas processing facility.

Module 3: CO₂ Conditioning, Compression and Transportation

• CO₂ purification, dehydration, and contaminant management.
• Multistage compression systems and energy efficiency considerations.
• CO₂ phase behaviour, pressure-temperature relationships, and fluid properties.
• Pipeline transportation design, materials selection, and corrosion management.
• Transportation safety, leak detection, and infrastructure integrity assessment.
• Case Study: Developing a preliminary CO₂ transportation concept linking a refinery capture unit to a regional geological storage site.

Module 4: CO₂ Utilization and Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Industrial applications of captured CO₂ and utilization pathways.
• CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (CO₂-EOR) principles and reservoir performance.
• CO₂ injection strategies, miscibility considerations, and sweep efficiency.
• Evaluation of CO₂-based products, synthetic fuels, and mineralization pathways.
• Technical, economic, and lifecycle considerations for CO₂ utilization.
• Case Study: Evaluating the technical feasibility and lifecycle emissions implications of using captured CO₂ for enhanced oil recovery in a mature oilfield.

Module 5: Geological Storage and Reservoir Engineering

• Geological storage mechanisms and subsurface containment principles.
• CO₂ storage in saline aquifers, depleted oilfields, and gas reservoirs.
• Reservoir characterization, porosity, permeability, and caprock evaluation.
• CO₂ injection planning, pressure management, and reservoir simulation.
• Storage capacity estimation, plume migration, and containment assessment.
• Case Study: Screening a depleted gas reservoir for potential CO₂ storage based on reservoir properties, caprock integrity, pressure limits, and available subsurface data.

Module 6: Well Integrity, Risk Management and Environmental Monitoring

• CO₂ corrosion mechanisms and material compatibility considerations.
• Well design, cement integrity, legacy wells, and leakage prevention.
• Geomechanical risks, fault reactivation, and induced seismicity screening.
• Monitoring technologies, including pressure surveillance, geochemical sampling, and seismic methods.
• Measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) plans for geological storage.
• Case Study: Developing a risk-based monitoring and mitigation plan for a proposed CO₂ injection project near an existing petroleum field.

Module 7: CCUS Project Economics, Regulation and Commercial Strategy

• CCUS project feasibility studies and technology screening.
• CAPEX, OPEX, lifecycle costing, and financial sensitivity analysis.
• Carbon pricing, emissions trading, incentives, and carbon credit considerations.
• Environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and storage liability.
• Project financing, commercial partnerships, and infrastructure-sharing models.
• Case Study: Comparing two CCUS project configurations for a gas processing plant under different carbon prices, energy costs, and infrastructure assumptions.

Module 8: Digital Innovation, Integration and CCUS Project Implementation

• Integrating CCUS systems into existing oil and gas facilities.
• Applying process simulation and digital twins to capture and compression systems.
• AI-enabled optimization, predictive maintenance, and performance monitoring.
• Front-end engineering design (FEED), commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Developing CCUS implementation roadmaps and performance indicators.
• Case Study: Preparing a conceptual CCUS implementation roadmap for an LNG facility, including capture technology selection, transport requirements, storage options, project risks, and emissions reduction targets.

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.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

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.