Title: Geological CO2 storage
Instructors:
- Andreas Busch (Heriot-Watt University)
- Eric Mackay (Heriot-Watt University)
- Florian Doster (Heriot-Watt University)
- Martin Landro (NTNU)
- Philip Ringrose (Equinor, NTNU)
Contributors Module 7:
- Tip Meckel (University of Texas at Austin)
- Elisabeth Holuscha (Plan-Wissenschaft)
Level: Foundation
CPD points: 15
Format: this extensive and interactive course consists of videos, presentations, (reading) assignments, quizzes and 7 live webinars with the instructors
Dates: 10 October - 19 December 2023
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2023 | Start of the course | |
| 24 October 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CEST | Webinar: Q&A Module 1 |
| 26- 30 October 2023 | Independent study | |
| 31 October 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 2 |
| 1-6 November 2023 | Independent study | |
| 7 November 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 3 |
| 8-20 November 2023 | Independent study | |
| 21 November 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 4 |
| 22-27 November 2023 | Independent study | |
| 28 November 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 5 |
| 29 Nov - 4 Dec 2023 | Independent study | |
| 5 December 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 6 |
| 6-11 December 2023 | Independent study | |
| 12 December 2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 CET | Webinar: Q&A Module 7 |
| 19 December 2023 | End of the course |
Duration: 24 hours
Note this is an estimate of the time required to go through the course, including watching/reading lectures and attending webinars.
After purchasing this course, you will have access to the intake quiz and introduction material. Lectures and exercises will become available from 10 October 2023 as per the schedule above. You will have access to the course material until 19 December 2023. Make sure to complete all the requirements for the achievement of the certificate by this date.
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be available upon completion of all course requirements. After the end of the course, your certificate will remain available for download in your Profile page.
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction to CCS
- Introduction to saline aquifer storage
- CO2 storage project design
Module 2: Reservoir concepts and storage requirements
- Reservoir/seal systems for pore space storage
- Storage capacity
- CO2 PVT
Module 3: Fluid mechanics (part I)
- Single phase flow in porous media - Darcy
- Single phase flow in porous media - Mass conservation
- Two-phase transport - Pore scale processes
Module 4: Fluid mechanics (part II)
- Two-phase transport: Introduction to relative permeability, capillary pressure
- Two phase transport: Non-linear processes
- Link to dynamic reservoir modelling/simulation
Module 5: Storage risks: Seals, assessment, geomechanics and geochemistry
- Geochemical requirements to safely store CO2
- Seal integrity
Module 6: CCS monitoring and risk assessment
- Well integrity and subsurface monitoring
- Seabed/shallow subsurface monitoring
- (Near) Surface and Marine monitoring
Module 7: Public perception, policy and emerging/niche CO2 storage options
- CO2 for enhanced oil production
- Emerging/niche options to store CO2
- Public perception and policy
Intended Audience
All those interested in the geoscience and engineering aspects or carbon capture and storage.
Pre-requisites
None
By purchasing this course you agree to Terms and Conditions for Registration within EAGE.