CCUS-course: Co2 Capture, Use and Storage

The world is facing tough climate challenges and the energy situation in the world is changing rapidly. If we are to achieve the UN goal of reliable and sustainable energy for all, energy transition and reduction of CO2 emissions are decisive. How can we reduce CO2 emissions quickly enough? Can technology for CO2 handling become part of the solution to the emission challenge?

Within CO2 capture, use and storage (CCUS), the main goal is to develop and improve technologies that contribute to emission reductions. The international energy agency IEA estimates that 75% of energy consumption in 2035 will be based on fossil fuels. Use of CO2 for the extraction of fossil fuels and simultaneous storage will be possible on a large scale, if economic viability can also attract large industrial players.

CO2 capture and storage is highly relevant not only for the oil and gas industry, but also for other Norwegian industrial players such as cement production, smelters and waste management. Climate and energy transition is a stated area of ​​focus for Norwegian industry, and CCUS is necessary to reach the climate goals.

Content

The course will give examples of activities aimed at field pilots, where technologies such as the injection of CO2-foam in oil fields and new carbon-neutral technologies for gas production have shown that the industry can also participate in CCUS on a commercial basis. Another interesting possibility that will be discussed is the production of hydrogen (H2) from natural gas, where handling and storage of the by-product CO2, as well as intermediate storage of hydrogen, is part of the value chain.

The researchers involved in teaching this course have for a number of years researched and taught within CCUS. Their research focuses on all levels, from micro models in the laboratory to field pilots. Experienced and dedicated lecturers will guide the course participants through the entire CCUS value chain, with an emphasis on the following main themes:

• Energy and climate perspective
• Technology for CO2 capture and shipping
• Low-emission solutions when using CO2 in petroleum production
• CO2 storage in the North Sea
• Hydrogen and CO2 handling

How is the course organized? 

The course is 100% online and runs over 10 weeks. Start: 7 October 2024

All teaching takes place in English via UiB's digital learning platform Mitt UiB.

The course is divided into a total of 10 shorter modules. We publish a new module every week throughout the 10 weeks. You go through the content of each module during the week, at a time that suits you best.

Each module consists of a collection of shorter videos/podcasts (7-10 minutes) within a specific theme. After each video/podcast, you will answer a quiz about the content. When you have passed this quiz, you can move on to the next part within the same module. It is also possible to repeat the various parts.

After each completed module, you must write a reflection note, or solve tasks related to the academic content of the module. Lecturers belonging to each group will be available through chat in open digital rooms for questions and discussion at fixed times, which will be announced on the subject page on the Mitt UiB learning platform.We also facilitate discussions and collaboration between the participants.

You must expect to spend around 8 hours per week during the 10 weeks course.  

Admission requirements

This course is at master's level and we therefore require that you have a technical engineering education or other technical education at minimum bachelor's level (3 years/minimum 180 credits). You must attach a diploma/transcript of grades or any other documentation that shows that you have sufficient academic background. You upload this together with registration of the application.

For Norwegian applicants, we can in many cases also retrieve your results from previous education directly from the college/university, see more about this in the application portal.

In addition, we require that you have a minimum of two (2) years fulltime work experience, from fields related to the course content. You must attach a short confirmation from your leader/company, stating the period of work. 

If you have applied for this course in previous rounds and uploaded documentation that you fulfill the admission requirements together with the application that time, it is not necessary to upload this again.

Contact videre@uib.no if you have questions about the application and requirements for documentation.

Exam

When you have completed and passed all modules and task, you will have the course approved as "Passed". There is no ordinary, final exam in addition to this. Passed course gives 3 ECTS.