Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

The first module, "Climate Drivers," provides an introduction to the course, addressing the greenhouse gas effect, the Paris Climate Change Agreement, and the carbon budget of the atmosphere. It also delves into the global primary energy and the role of CCS in achieving carbon balance.

The second module, "CCS Across the Whole Economy," explores the unique value proposition of CCS, its application in various industries, such as cement and steel, and its potential contributions to a net-zero carbon future. The module also covers the role of hydrogen and electricity as carbon-free energy vectors.

The third module, "Capturing Carbon," delves into the basic principles of combustion, different carbon capture technologies, and the case for negative emission technologies. It also explores the potential of CO2 utilization as an alternative to storage and addresses the permanence of CO2 storage.

The fourth module, "Geological Carbon Storage," focuses on the transportation and storage of CO2, discussing storage in solid rock, aquifers, and depleted oil fields. It also covers the trapping of carbon dioxide, monitoring, and leakage considerations in geological storage.

The final module, "Future Prospects," discusses global storage capacity, policy and regulations for CCS, and the future scale of the industry. It also provides insights into the global policy landscape for CCS and addresses misconceptions about CCS technology.