Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Fundamentals Training Course

Introduction

The Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Fundamentals Training Course is a high-impact professional development program designed to equip participants with the technical expertise, regulatory understanding, and strategic tools to implement CCS projects as part of global climate action. With mounting pressure to meet net-zero emissions targets, CCS is now considered one of the most essential technologies for decarbonizing industries, power generation, and heavy transport.

This intensive training introduces participants to the science behind carbon capture, transportation infrastructure, geological storage, environmental compliance, and financial models for CCS deployment. The course also covers cutting-edge innovations such as carbon utilization and direct air capture. Ideal for engineers, energy professionals, policymakers, and sustainability leaders, this course provides the critical knowledge required to advance CCS in line with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Target Audience

• Environmental engineers and energy professionals
• Climate policy and decarbonization advisors
• Infrastructure and industry project managers
• Government and regulatory agency officers
• Sustainability and ESG consultants
• Researchers in carbon and clean energy technologies
• Development and donor-funded climate program staff

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives

1. Understand the scientific and engineering foundations of CCS
2. Identify the stages and components of capture, transport, and storage
3. Analyze site selection, risk mitigation, and monitoring approaches
4. Examine environmental regulations and stakeholder engagement strategies
5. Explore financing models and economic feasibility of CCS projects
6. Evaluate carbon utilization technologies and direct air capture systems
7. Align CCS strategies with national and global climate goals
8. Develop a roadmap for CCS implementation in industrial or national contexts

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Carbon Capture & Storage

• Overview of CO₂ removal technologies
• Role of CCS in global decarbonization
• CCS vs. other mitigation approaches
• Key milestones and global project examples
• Applications in hard-to-abate sectors

Module 2: Carbon Capture Technologies and Processes

• Post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel methods
• Chemical solvents, membranes, and solid sorbents
• Capture efficiency and energy requirements
• CCS integration in industrial processes
• Retrofitting existing infrastructure

Module 3: CO₂ Transport and Infrastructure

• Pipeline systems: design and safety standards
• Shipping, trucking, and alternative transport options
• Compression and liquefaction technologies
• Regulatory requirements for CO₂ transport
• Cross-border CO₂ infrastructure planning

Module 4: Geological Storage and Site Selection

• Types of geological storage: aquifers, oil and gas reservoirs
• Storage capacity estimation and site screening
• Caprock integrity and sealing mechanisms
• Monitoring and verification technologies
• Long-term liability and closure planning

Module 5: Environmental and Regulatory Frameworks

• International CCS standards and protocols
• Environmental and social impact assessments
• Public consultation and stakeholder engagement
• Permitting and compliance processes
• CCS integration into national climate policies

Module 6: Economics and Financing of CCS Projects

• Capital and operational cost structures
• Carbon pricing, incentives, and subsidies
• Blended finance and public-private partnerships
• Climate finance access and funding proposals
• Cost reduction strategies and scalability

Module 7: Emerging CCS Innovations and Trends

• Carbon utilization in construction and fuels
• Direct air capture and hybrid systems
• Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
• CCS in hydrogen production
• Digital monitoring and AI applications

Module 8: CCS Project Planning and Roadmap Development

• Identifying viable CCS opportunities
• Technical and financial feasibility assessment
• Developing strategic action plans
• Institutional and policy readiness evaluation
• Preparing project proposals and investment cases

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank