About this Training Course
This course provides a structured and practical examination of carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilisation pathways and their techno-economic viability. Designed for industry professionals, engineers, policymakers, and investment analysts, the program moves beyond technology overviews to critically assess when and under what conditions CO₂ utilisation can meaningfully contribute to emission mitigation and be economically credible.
Participants will explore the full spectrum of utilisation routes—including fuels, chemicals, mineralisation, and material applications—while assessing technology readiness, energy intensity, hydrogen dependency, and market scalability. Particular emphasis is placed on process sustainability and the distinction between CO₂ recycling and permanent mitigation.
Through case studies, quantitative exercises, and structured discussions, participants will develop the ability to critically assess CO₂ utilisation claims, identify viable deployment niches, and evaluate investment risks in emerging carbon-to-product pathways.
- Understand the full spectrum of CO₂ utilisation pathways, including fuels, chemicals, mineralisation, and material applications.
- Evaluate the techno-economic viability of CO₂ utilisation technologies, including energy intensity, hydrogen dependency, and scalability.
- Distinguish between CO₂ recycling and permanent mitigation, with emphasis on sustainability
- Assess lifecycle impacts, including CO₂ avoidance potential, carbon intensity of hydrogen and electricity, and overall climate relevance.
- Critically analyse market readiness, investment risks, and economic drivers influencing CO₂ utilisation deployment.
This course is designed for industry professionals, engineers, policymakers, and investment analysts who are involved in or evaluating carbon management strategies. It is particularly relevant for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of CO₂ utilisation technologies, their economic feasibility, and their role in climate mitigation strategies.
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The course uses a blended learning approach combining expert-led instruction, practical case studies, quantitative exercises, and structured group discussions. Participants will analyse real CO₂ utilisation pathways, assess techno-economic and lifecycle considerations, and evaluate deployment risks through applied examples. This interactive format supports critical thinking and practical decision-making for industry and policy contexts.
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Carbon dioxide utilisation means using captured CO₂ to make useful products. For example, industries can turn CO₂ into fuels, chemicals, minerals, plastics, or building materials. However, not all uses cut emissions in the same way. Some products store carbon for many years. Others release CO₂ again after short use. Therefore, each project needs clear carbon checks.
Carbon storage keeps captured CO₂ underground for the long term. In contrast, CO₂ utilisation turns captured CO₂ into a product or useful input. This difference matters because some products hold carbon longer than others. For example, fuels may release CO₂ again when people burn them. Therefore, each route needs careful carbon accounting.
Companies use captured CO₂ in many ways. For example, they use it in urea, synthetic fuels, chemicals, concrete curing, aggregates, and mineral products. Some routes use CO₂ directly. Meanwhile, other routes convert it through heat, hydrogen, biology, or mineral reactions. In general, building materials can offer longer carbon storage than fuels.
CO₂ utilisation can create value from captured emissions. In addition, it can support new low-carbon products and reduce waste from some industrial sites. It may also help sites that lack access to CO₂ storage. However, the benefits depend on clean power and low-carbon hydrogen. As a result, strong project design is important.
Many CO₂ utilisation routes need large amounts of energy. Also, some routes need low-carbon hydrogen, which can cost a lot. Market size can limit growth as well. In addition, product prices may change quickly. Therefore, a weak project may cut little CO₂ or even raise emissions. Clear lifecycle checks help reduce this risk.
Many CO₂-to-fuel and CO₂-to-chemical routes need hydrogen. For example, hydrogen helps turn CO₂ into methane, methanol, and other products. However, the hydrogen source matters. Green hydrogen can lower emissions when clean power supplies it. In contrast, high-carbon hydrogen can reduce the climate benefit. Therefore, cost and supply shape project success.
Carbon dioxide utilisation may grow in selected markets. For example, mineralisation, building materials, chemicals, and niche fuels may see more use. However, these routes must use clean energy to deliver real climate gains. In addition, they need strong markets and clear rules. Overall, CO₂ use can help, but long-term storage will remain important.
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