Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): The Complete Value Chain E-GEO300
Climate change and the increasing release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere have led to many discussions about possible solutions for phasing out fossil fuels, which are currently the main source of energy.
This course dives into the fundamental concepts of CCS and offers insight into the latest industrial practices
Content
Although several alternatives such as geothermal, wind and solar energy have been proposed, their dependence on geological locations and intermittency has raised many challenges for meeting energy demands. This has led to the development of a mixed energy society where carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology can be deployed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable the use of low-carbon fossil fuels such as gas to fulfil energy needs. This course explores the major components of CCS technology and provides an in depth understanding of the key aspects, components, technologies, and designs required to fully implement CCS technology in different regions.
This course provides a fundamental introduction to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology, focusing on the entire process from capturing CO2 to its transport, storage, and potential uses. The course will explore how CCUS can play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The following key topics will be covered:
- CO2 Capture: The methods used to capture CO2 from industrial sources and power plants, including chemical absorption, adsorption, and membrane technologies.
- CO2 Transport: The logistics and infrastructure involved in transporting captured CO2 from the point of capture to storage or utilization sites.
- CO2 Storage: How CO2 can be safely stored underground in depleted oil and gas fields or saline aquifers, focusing on site selection, trapping mechanisms, and well design.
- CO2 Utilization: How CO2 can be reused in industrial processes, such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR), chemical production, carbon mineralization, or geothermal energy.
- Regulations and Monitoring: Understanding the regulatory frameworks that govern CCUS projects and how to monitor these sites for safety and environmental protection.
- Project Design: How to design and implement a CCUS project, integrating different technologies for success.
After completing this course, students will:
Knowledge:
Understand the entire value chain of CCUS, from capture to utilization and storage.
Recognize the key challenges and technological requirements for the CCUS process.
Understand the regulatory and environmental considerations for CCUS projects.
Critical role of subsurface to achieve a carbon neutral society.
Skills:
Perform a basic feasibility assessment for capturing CO2 from industrial sources.
Analyze different transport options for CO2 and understand the associated risks and costs.
Evaluate potential storage sites and understand the risks of CO2 leakage.
Explore ways to utilize CO2 in industrial processes and assess their economic viability.
Use basic programming (Python) to support analysis and decision-making within CCUS projects.
General Competence:
Explain the importance of CCUS in achieving climate goals and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Communicate the benefits and challenges of CCUS technologies to a general audience.
Develop a strategy for implementing a full-scale CCUS project, considering technical, economic, and regulatory factors.
Online lectures
The course follows a self-paced format online.
Terms & conditions for access to taking exam: None
Read more about the admission requirements here: Universitet og høgskole - Samordna opptak. If you apply on the basis of formal competence , the necessary documentation must be uploaded at the same time as you apply.
Admission based on prior learning (realkompetanse)
If you wish to apply for admission to higher education, are aged 25 or over and do not have higher education entrance qualifications, you may apply on the basis of prior learning. The University of Stavanger itself has the authority to assess what qualifications that are required. Please upload a CV and work-certificate.
Applicants with a foreign education
You must document your higher education entrance qualification according to the GSU-list. You can find more information about the GSU-list here by choosing the country where your education is taken. The language requirement is mandotary for English and Norwegian.
You must upload an offical translated diploma in either English or a Scandinavian language before submission.
Language requirements
Applicants with Norwegian or English as a second language must document sufficient knowledge of Norwegian or English.
You can also go to Samordna opptak to see which countries require an English test (GSU list).
If you do not meet the language requirements above you may apply on the basis of prior learning. If the default language at work is english, please upload a document from your manager/HR manager that confirms your language proficiency.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recomended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics
Basic knowledge of Python programming
Admission requirements for foreign education
Applicants with a foreign education must document this by uploading a verified approval of your higher education by NOKUT (NOKUT approval).
Applicants with a foreign education must also document education and English skills in accordance with NOKUT's regulations. Read more about the English language requirements here: English Language Requirements for International Applicants: https://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/language-requirements/. If you do not meet the English requirements, but you are working in an English speaking work environment, you can upload a CV + a certificate from your workplace that states this, as this may substitute the requirement.
More information will come soon.
The course will be set up as long as there is a sufficient amount of applicants
