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Carbon Capture & Storage: CCUS Technology for Climate Action

Name: Carbon Capture & Storage: CCUS Technology for Climate Action
Rating: 4.1 (22 reviews)

Learn CO2 capture technologies, geological storage, transport systems & CCUS economics for net-zero emissions

Created byProjectEngPro Engineering and Project Management

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand carbon capture technologies including post-combustion, oxyfuel, and pre-combustion methods with efficiency and cost comparisons
Evaluate geological CO2 storage in saline aquifers and depleted oil fields including reservoir characterization and monitoring systems
Analyze CCUS applications across power generation, heavy industries, hydrogen production, and manufacturing sectors
Assess CCUS project economics including capture costs, carbon pricing, government incentives, and financing mechanisms

Course content

6 sections • 22 lectures • 3h 38m total length

CCS Overview20:39
Capture CO2 from major emitters, transport by pipelines or ships, and store it underground in geological formations, while CCU explores useful uses.

Introduction to the Course7:15
Explore the science, technologies, and practical applications of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCS). Decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, enable net-zero goals, and balance growth with sustainability.
Global Warming and the Carbon Budget7:29
Examine the science of global warming and the carbon budget, including greenhouse gases, sources and sinks, and rising CO2 emissions.
CCS in a Nutshell11:03
CCS captures CO2 from emissions, transports it to geological storage sites, and stores it in formations, while enabling utilization for fuels and materials.
Carbon Neutrality and Climate Goals8:15
Explore how carbon neutrality, or net zero emissions, supports the Paris Agreement goals, and how CCUs and CCS enable negative emissions for hard-to-abate sectors.

At What Stage is CCS?7:38
Explore the current stage of ccs by reviewing global deployment, milestones like Sleipner and Boundary Dam, regional adoption, and rising investment trends shaping its scalability.
Heavy Industries and Manufacturing9:27
Learn how carbon capture, utilisation and storage reduces emissions in cement, steel, and chemicals, supported by case studies, economic factors, and innovations driving CCU adoption.
Decarbonizing Global Energy9:13
Explore how CCUS enables decarbonising global energy by retrofitting fossil plants and enabling BECCS for negative emissions, energy security, and cleaner power.
Hydrogen and CCUS8:51
Explore how hydrogen with ccus enables blue hydrogen at scale, compare it to green hydrogen, and review opportunities, challenges, and real-world case studies for scaling.
Electricity and CCUS7:23
Explore how CCUs decarbonize coal and natural gas plants, enable hydrogen production, support grid stability, and weigh retrofitting challenges, economics, and policy incentives plus revenue from enhanced oil recovery.
Infrastructure for Carbon Sequestration9:31
Explore the infrastructure for carbon sequestration, including CO2 pipeline design, high-pressure transport with compressors, offshore storage, and monitoring and maintenance protocols driving scalable CCS deployment.

Combustion and Emissions8:04
Explore how combustion powers industry and electricity, its diverse emissions profiles, and how carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies reduce climate impact.
Post-Combustion Capture: Processes and Applications15:23
Analyze post-combustion capture of CO2 from flue gas using chemical absorption with monoethanolamine, including absorber and regenerator cycles, and compare adsorption and membrane options with real-world case studies.
Capture by Oxyfuel Combustion12:24
Explore oxyfuel combustion, which burns fuel with pure oxygen to yield a CO2 and water vapor–rich flue gas, simplifying carbon capture and storage.
Pre-Combustion Capture and Gasification11:15
Discover how pre-combustion capture removes CO2 before combustion through gasification and reforming to produce hydrogen-rich syngas, enabling CO2 separation for storage or utilization and powering IGCC systems.
Carbon Dioxide Utilisation11:33
Explore how captured CO2 is converted into fuels, polymers, and construction materials. Discover the benefits and market trends shaping CO2 utilization for low-carbon cement, carbon fibers, and sustainable products.

The Transport of Carbon Dioxide9:18
Explore how carbon dioxide is transported via pipelines, shipping, and rail, covering design, safety, leakage monitoring, and regulatory frameworks enabling CCUs and offshore storage.
Why Geological Storage?9:06
Inject captured CO2 deep underground into rock formations to achieve long-term, secure sequestration, offering scalability and near-term emissions reduction toward net zero targets. Understand formation types and monitoring.
Rocks for Geological Carbon Storage8:27
Explore how reservoir rocks, porosity, permeability, depth, and seal integrity enable secure geological carbon storage in sandstone, limestone, basalt, and saline aquifers, including depleted oil and gas fields.
Reservoirs, Seals, and Traps8:15
Discover how reservoirs, seals, and traps, including structural and stratigraphic traps, secure CO2 storage, supported by monitoring, 3D reservoir modeling, and real-world case studies.
Storage in Aquifers and Depleted Oil Fields9:12
Explore storing CO2 in saline aquifers and depleted oil fields, comparing capacity, infrastructure, and economics, with EOR benefits, real-world case studies, and long-term safety considerations.
Leakage and Monitoring8:32
Explore how leakage is detected and mitigated in geological CCS storage. Learn about seismic monitoring, soil gas sampling, pressure monitoring, tracer techniques, and well integrity testing.

Requirements

Basic understanding of chemistry, geology, or energy systems helpful but not required—course starts with fundamentals
Interest in climate change solutions, decarbonization, carbon management, or clean energy technologies
No specialized software or equipment needed—all concepts explained with diagrams and real-world examples
Suitable for beginners through experienced professionals seeking CCUS expertise for climate action careers

Description

41 students. 4.29/5.0 rating. 100% say "valuable information." 100% say "clear explanations." 100% say "knowledgeable instructor." Comprehensive CCUS training covering capture technologies, geological storage, and climate change mitigation strategies.

Master Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology for achieving net-zero emissions. Learn post-combustion capture, oxyfuel combustion, pre-combustion gasification, CO2 transport, geological storage in aquifers and depleted fields, and CCUS economics. Complete technical training for engineers, environmental professionals, and sustainability specialists.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Climate Science & CCS Fundamentals

Understand global warming, carbon budgets, carbon neutrality goals, and why CCS is essential for hard-to-decarbonize sectors like steel, cement, chemicals, and hydrogen production. Learn current deployment status and future projections for CCUS technology.

Carbon Capture Technologies

Master three capture methods: post-combustion capture using amine solvents (most common for existing facilities), oxyfuel combustion with oxygen enrichment (efficient but capital intensive), and pre-combustion capture via gasification (ideal for hydrogen production). Compare capture efficiency, energy penalties, and costs.

Industrial Applications

Explore CCUS in heavy industries (steel, cement, chemicals), power generation (coal and gas plants), hydrogen production (blue hydrogen), and manufacturing. Understand technical requirements and economic considerations for each sector.

CO2 Transport Infrastructure

Learn pipeline design for supercritical CO2 transport, compression requirements, safety protocols, and shipping alternatives. Understand network planning for industrial clusters and storage sites.

Geological Storage

Study CO2 storage in saline aquifers, depleted oil and gas reservoirs, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Learn reservoir geology, sealing mechanisms, storage capacity estimation, injection well design, and site selection criteria.

Storage Monitoring & Safety

Assess leakage risks, monitoring technologies (seismic surveys, well logging, soil gas sampling), and long-term containment assurance. Understand regulatory frameworks and public acceptance challenges.

Carbon Utilization Options

Explore CO2 use in enhanced oil recovery, chemical production (methanol, urea), building materials (concrete curing), and synthetic fuels. Evaluate economic viability and carbon lifecycle implications.

CCUS Economics & Market Development

Analyze capture costs ($50-150+ per ton CO2), carbon pricing mechanisms, government incentives (45Q credits in USA, CCS infrastructure fund in UK), project financing, and business models for CCUS deployment.

Real-World Projects

Study operational facilities: Norway's Sleipner (first offshore storage), Canada's Boundary Dam (coal power with CCS), USA's Petra Nova, and emerging industrial clusters in UK, Netherlands, and Norway.

COURSE STRUCTURE

22 comprehensive lectures (3 hours 38 minutes)
Section 1: Introduction to CCS technology and overview
Section 2: Climate drivers, carbon budgets, and neutrality goals
Section 3: CCUS across economy sectors (power, industry, hydrogen)
Section 4: Capture technologies (post-combustion, oxyfuel, pre-combustion)
Section 5: Geological storage, transport, monitoring, and safety

WHO THIS IS FOR

Environmental engineers implementing decarbonization strategies in industrial facilities
Energy professionals evaluating CCS for power plants and hydrogen production
Chemical and process engineers in heavy industries (steel, cement, chemicals)
Geologists and reservoir engineers working on CO2 storage site characterization
Sustainability managers and ESG specialists assessing carbon management options
Oil & gas engineers transitioning to CCUS and blue hydrogen projects
Policy advisors and consultants developing carbon reduction strategies
Engineering and environmental science students building climate tech expertise

NO PREREQUISITES

Basic understanding of chemistry, geology, or energy systems helpful but not required. Course starts with fundamentals and builds to advanced concepts. Suitable for beginners through experienced professionals.

CLIMATE CHANGE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CCUS professionals are in high demand as industries race to meet net-zero targets:

Carbon Capture Engineer: $80,000-$120,000/year
CCUS Project Manager: $90,000-$140,000/year
Geological Storage Specialist: $85,000-$130,000/year
Sustainability Consultant (CCUS): $75,000-$125,000/year
Climate Technology Analyst: $70,000-$110,000/year

Salaries vary by location, experience, and industry but reflect growing demand for CCUS expertise as governments and companies invest billions in carbon capture infrastructure.

WHY LEARN CCUS NOW

Global investment in CCS exceeds $20 billion annually and growing rapidly. The International Energy Agency identifies CCS as essential for achieving global climate goals, with capacity needing to increase 100x by 2050. Early-career professionals with CCUS knowledge will have significant competitive advantages as this industry scales.

Enroll now and position yourself at the forefront of climate change mitigation technology.

Who this course is for:

Environmental engineers implementing decarbonization strategies in industrial facilities, power plants, or manufacturing operations
Energy sector professionals evaluating carbon capture for coal/gas plants, hydrogen production, or industrial applications
Chemical and process engineers in heavy industries like steel, cement, chemicals, and petrochemicals requiring carbon management
Geologists and reservoir engineers working on CO2 storage site characterization, monitoring, and safety assessment
Sustainability managers, ESG specialists, and consultants assessing CCUS options for corporate net-zero commitments
Engineering and environmental science students building expertise in climate change mitigation and carbon capture technologies

Carbon Capture & Storage: CCUS Technology for Climate Action

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Course content

Introduction to CCS1 lecture • 21min

Climate Drivers4 lectures • 34min

CCS Across the Whole Economy6 lectures • 52min

Capturing Carbon5 lectures • 59min

Geological Carbon Storage6 lectures • 53min

Course Exams0

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