Comprehensive Insights into Technologies, Economics, and Policies for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
As the world seeks urgent solutions to mitigate climate change, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) emerges as a critical technology in the journey toward a sustainable, net zero future. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of CCS, from its scientific foundations to its role in achieving global climate goals. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the technologies, economics, and policies that underpin CCS while examining its potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries and integrate with renewable energy systems.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the principles of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and its role in reducing global carbon emissions..
- Identify and analyze the key components of CCS: capture, transport, and storage, and how they function together..
- Discuss the historical development of CCS technologies and the advancements that have shaped its current applications..
- Assess the global landscape of carbon emissions and evaluate CCS’s contribution to achieving the Paris Agreement and net zero targets..
- Perform a cost-benefit analysis of CCS projects and understand the economic factors influencing its implementation..
- Explore various carbon capture techniques, including post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel combustion..
- Examine methods for transporting captured CO₂, such as pipelines and shipping, along with infrastructure and safety considerations..
- Evaluate geological storage solutions and innovative approaches for CO₂ utilization, such as enhanced oil recovery..
- Analyze policies and regulations supporting CCS adoption and address challenges related to environmental concerns and public perception..
- Investigate the integration of CCS with renewable energy systems and its role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries..
- Critique emerging innovations in CCS technologies, including direct air capture and carbon utilization opportunities..
- Develop strategies for scaling CCS projects to meet global climate goals by 2050 and beyond..
Course Content
- Introduction & Chapter 1: Foundations of Carbon Capture and Storage –> 4 lectures • 31min.
- Chapter 2: Technologies and Applications of CCS –> 3 lectures • 30min.
- Chapter 3: CCS and the Path to Net Zero –> 3 lectures • 32min.
- Quiz – Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Toward Net Zero –> 0 lectures • 0min.
Requirements
As the world seeks urgent solutions to mitigate climate change, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) emerges as a critical technology in the journey toward a sustainable, net zero future. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of CCS, from its scientific foundations to its role in achieving global climate goals. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the technologies, economics, and policies that underpin CCS while examining its potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries and integrate with renewable energy systems.
Course objectives:
- Understand the science of carbon capture, its components (capture, transport, and storage), and the historical evolution of CCS technologies.
- Analyze global carbon emissions and explore how CCS contributes to achieving the Paris Agreement targets.
- Evaluate the economic viability of CCS projects, including cost-benefit analysis, government incentives, and private sector investments.
- Explore cutting-edge carbon capture techniques, innovative storage solutions, and the challenges of CO₂ transport.
- Examine global policy frameworks and regulations that promote the adoption of CCS while addressing environmental and public concerns.
- Investigate future advancements, such as direct air capture and carbon utilization, and their scalability to meet 2050 climate goals.
This course equips students with the tools and knowledge to understand, assess, and contribute to CCS initiatives, positioning them as leaders in the fight against climate change. Whether you’re a policy maker, engineer, scientist, or sustainability enthusiast, this course is your gateway to mastering one of the most transformative technologies of our time.