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Advanced CPD

Geological Carbon Storage – Picking the Right Reservoir

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Geological Carbon Storage – Picking the Right Reservoir. Designed for those working across the Sustainability & Energy Transition sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

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5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Geological Carbon Storage – Picking the Right Reservoir. Designed for those working across the Sustainability & Energy Transition sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in CCUS & Hydrogen today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Geological Carbon Storage – Picking the Right Reservoir, driving measurable improvement in Sustainability & Energy Transition performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Explain the drivers, frameworks, and business implications of the global energy transition

02

Apply ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB) to measure and communicate sustainability performance

03

Evaluate decarbonisation pathways available to oil, gas, and energy companies across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

04

Assess CCUS project feasibility including capture technologies, storage options, and economic drivers

05

Evaluate hydrogen production methods, delivery infrastructure, and end-use applications

06

Analyse renewable energy technologies — solar, wind, and storage — for integration into energy portfolios

07

Apply carbon pricing mechanisms including ETS, carbon taxes, and voluntary carbon markets to business decisions

08

Develop and communicate a credible net-zero strategy including interim targets and governance

09

Assess nature-based solutions, biodiversity net gain, and their role in corporate sustainability strategies

10

Engage with ESG investors, rating agencies, and lenders using appropriate sustainability disclosure language

11

Identify risks and opportunities arising from the energy transition for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
CCUS
Fundamentals
2
Geological
Storage
3
CCUS
Project
4
Monitoring,
Verification
5
CCUS
Clusters,
Day 1

CCUS Fundamentals & Policy Context

Establish the technical basis and policy environment for carbon capture and storage.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Climate Context & CCUS Role

  • Net-zero scenarios: IEA NZE and IPCC pathways requiring CCUS
  • CCUS deployment scale required: gigatonne ambition and current gap
  • Applications: point source, DAC, and bioenergy with CCS (BECCS)
  • Global CCUS projects: Sleipner, Quest, Boundary Dam, and IRA impact
Module 2

Capture Technologies

  • Post-combustion capture: amine scrubbing and regeneration
  • Pre-combustion capture: IGCC and autothermal reforming
  • Oxyfuel combustion: ASU integration and flue gas recirculation
  • Solid sorbents, membranes, and cryogenic separation: emerging technologies
Module 3

CO2 Transport & Conditioning

  • CO2 stream specifications: purity requirements for transport and storage
  • Pipeline transport: dense phase CO2, materials, and corrosion management
  • Ship and truck transport: liquefied CO2 and comparison with pipelines
  • CO2 hub-and-cluster models: shared infrastructure and cost sharing
Practical Workshop

CCUS capture screening: teams evaluate three industrial point sources against CCUS feasibility criteria (CO2 concentration, volume, and location) and rank for retrofit suitability.

Day 2

Geological Storage & Site Selection

Evaluate geological storage options and apply site characterisation workflows.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Storage Reservoir Requirements

  • Geological requirements: porosity, permeability, depth, and thickness
  • Saline aquifers vs. depleted reservoirs: comparison and trade-offs
  • CO2 trapping mechanisms: structural, residual, dissolution, and mineral
  • Storage capacity estimation: static and dynamic methods
Module 2

Site Characterisation & Selection

  • Seismic reflection for storage complex mapping
  • Well log analysis for CO2 storage aquifer evaluation
  • Caprock integrity: faulting, fracturing, and sealing capacity
  • Site selection matrix: capacity, injectivity, integrity, and regulatory factors
Module 3

Injection Engineering

  • Injection well design: tubing materials and wellhead specification
  • Injectivity testing: step-rate tests and formation damage
  • Geomechanical risk: fault reactivation, induced seismicity, and pressure management
  • Injection modelling: compositional simulation and plume prediction
Practical Workshop

Storage site evaluation: teams apply a site screening matrix to three candidate geological formations and recommend the highest-priority site with supporting rationale.

Day 3

CCUS Project Economics & Risk

Apply financial analysis and risk assessment methods to CCUS investment decisions.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

CCUS Project Economics

  • Cost components: capture (dominant), transport, and storage
  • CCUS cost curve: $/tonne CO2 by source type and technology
  • Revenue streams: carbon credit sales, 45Q tax credit, and ETS compliance
  • Project economics: NPV, IRR, and breakeven carbon price
Module 2

Government Policy & Support Mechanisms

  • IRA 45Q tax credit: rates, qualification, and direct pay
  • UK CCS Infrastructure Fund and CCUS Support Package
  • EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe CCUS funding
  • Contract for difference (CfD) for CCUS: UK model and pricing
Module 3

Risk Assessment for CCUS Projects

  • Technical risks: capture performance, storage integrity, and leakage
  • Regulatory risks: permitting timeline and monitoring obligations
  • Financial risks: carbon price volatility and long-term liability
  • Community and social risks: induced seismicity and public acceptance
Practical Workshop

CCUS economics model: teams build a simplified financial model for a proposed CCUS project, calculate NPV under two carbon price scenarios, and identify the breakeven carbon price.

Day 4

Monitoring, Verification & Regulation

Design monitoring programmes and understand the regulatory framework for CO2 storage operations.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

CO2 Monitoring Technologies

  • Seismic monitoring: 4D seismic and microseismic arrays
  • Wellbore monitoring: pressure, temperature, and tracer testing
  • Surface monitoring: soil gas flux and atmospheric CO2 measurement
  • Satellite-based monitoring: InSAR for surface deformation detection
Module 2

Regulatory Framework

  • EU CCS Directive: permitting, monitoring, and liability transfer
  • UK CCUS licensing: North Sea Transition Authority permits
  • US EPA Class VI well rules: UIC programme for geological sequestration
  • Post-closure monitoring: long-term stewardship and liability
Module 3

Verification & Reporting

  • ISO 27916 and IPCC Guidelines: CO2 storage accounting
  • Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) programme design
  • Permanence and reversal risk: insurance and buffer pool approaches
  • Third-party verification: auditor qualification and evidence requirements
Practical Workshop

Monitoring programme design: teams design a 5-year monitoring plan for a provided CO2 storage site, selecting technologies, frequencies, and reporting thresholds.

Day 5

CCUS Clusters, Hydrogen, and Future Pathways

Evaluate CCUS cluster models, blue hydrogen integration, and the long-term role of carbon removal.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Industrial Clusters & Shared Infrastructure

  • Cluster model economics: CO2 aggregation and pipeline network costs
  • UK clusters: HyNet, East Coast Cluster, and Scottish Cluster
  • Governance of shared infrastructure: open access, tariffs, and third-party rights
  • Industrial decarbonisation: steel, cement, chemicals, and CCUS role
Module 2

Blue Hydrogen & Decarbonised Fuels

  • Blue hydrogen production: SMR+CCS and ATR+CCS process chains
  • Hydrogen purity requirements and CCUS capture rate implications
  • Blue vs. green hydrogen: cost, emissions, and lifecycle comparison
  • Decarbonised gas: biomethane blending and low-carbon hydrogen networks
Module 3

Direct Air Capture & Bioenergy with CCS

  • DAC technology: solid sorbent vs. liquid solvent systems
  • DAC costs: current (>$400/t) and technology learning curves
  • BECCS: biomass feedstock, lifecycle emissions, and land use
  • Carbon removal credits: CDR standard, Frontier, and voluntary demand
Practical Workshop

Capstone CCUS strategy: teams develop a CCUS development plan for a provided industrial cluster, covering source mapping, storage selection, project phasing, policy levers, and a 20-year deployment roadmap.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Sustainability Managers

Professionals leading corporate sustainability strategy, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

Asset & Operations Managers

Operations leaders responsible for reducing emissions and implementing decarbonisation initiatives

Finance & Investor Relations

Finance teams managing ESG investor engagement, green finance, and climate risk disclosure

Risk & Compliance Officers

Professionals integrating climate and ESG risks into enterprise risk management frameworks

Engineers & Technical Specialists

Technical professionals evaluating and implementing decarbonisation and renewable energy solutions

Senior Leaders & Board Members

Executives and board directors responsible for setting and overseeing net-zero strategy and ESG governance

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
04
04 Jun – 08 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 4 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jun
25
25 Jun – 29 Jun 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 9 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Jul
31
31 Jul – 04 Aug 2026
Singapore
In-House 4 seats available
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Aug
28
28 Aug – 01 Sep 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 9 seats available
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Sep
18
18 Sep – 22 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom Only 2 seats left!
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
15
15 Oct – 19 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 5 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
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Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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