About this Training Course
This 5-day CCS training programme combines a high-level introduction to CO₂ storage fundamentals with exclusive technical visits to Norway's leading carbon capture, transport and storage (CCS) facilities. Designed for government representatives, regulators, policy makers, project sponsors and industry professionals, the programme provides participants with a practical understanding of CO₂ storage site feasibility, assurance requirements and CCS value chain implementation.
The programme begins with a classroom-based introduction to the fundamentals of geological CO₂ storage, including storage site and storage complex concepts, saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields, storage feasibility elements, containment considerations, injectivity, capacity, monitoring and remediation, as well as key HSSE and regulatory considerations. Participants will also gain an understanding of the role of ISO 27914 as a high-level reference for storage assurance and certification.
To complement the classroom learning, participants will engage with Norwegian CCS stakeholders and gain first-hand exposure to operational CCS projects through site visits to Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM), Northern Lights, BIR CCS and Heidelberg Materials Brevik. These visits provide valuable insight into industrial carbon capture technologies, CO₂ transport infrastructure, operational controls, monitoring systems, risk management practices and the interfaces that connect capture, transport and permanent geological storage.
The programme concludes with a facilitated integration session that brings together lessons from the classroom and site visits. Participants will explore how technical feasibility, operational assurance, regulatory oversight and stakeholder considerations contribute to successful CCS project development and long-term storage integrity, while identifying key insights applicable to future CCS deployment initiatives.
Exclusive CCS Industry Site Visit
Participants will gain direct exposure to:
- Industrial CO₂ capture testing and technology validation at Technology Centre Mongstad
- CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure through the Northern Lights CCS project
- Waste-to-energy carbon capture integration at BIR
- Cement-sector carbon capture implementation at Heidelberg Materials Brevik
- Monitoring, verification, HSE and operational risk management practices across the CCS value chain
- How ISO 27914 principles connect with real CCS project development, assurance and compliance requirements
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM)
One of the world’s leading CO₂ capture test centres, offering insight into industrial-scale capture technologies and operational learning.
Northern Lights Project
A flagship CO₂ transport and storage development, offering direct visibility into how large-scale CCS infrastructure is implemented in practice.
1. What is geological CO₂ storage?
Geological CO₂ storage places captured carbon dioxide deep underground. Companies inject CO₂ into rock formations such as saline aquifers or depleted oil and gas fields. As a result, the CO₂ stays out of the atmosphere and supports emissions reduction goals.
2. Why are CCS Implementation Insights important?
CCS Implementation Insights help project teams identify risks and improve decision-making. As a result, organisations can plan CCS projects more effectively.
3. What makes a good CO₂ storage site?
A good storage site must safely contain CO₂ for the long term. It should also provide enough storage capacity and allow efficient injection rates. In addition, operators need strong monitoring plans and clear stakeholder support.
4. What are the main types of CO₂ storage formations?
The programme focuses on saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields. Both options can store large volumes of CO₂. However, each storage type has different benefits, risks, and technical requirements.
5. What is ISO 27914?
ISO 27914 provides guidance for geological CO₂ storage projects. It helps organisations manage storage planning, monitoring, and risk control. Furthermore, it supports confidence in long-term storage performance.
6. Why are CCS site visits valuable?
Site visits provide practical CCS Implementation Insights from operating facilities. As a result, participants gain a better understanding of project execution, monitoring, and operational best practices.