About this Training
This comprehensive 5-day course focuses on the critical role of geomechanics in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, with particular emphasis on containment risk assessment and Storage License applications. The program provides a structured approach to identifying and evaluating potential leakage pathways, understanding how underground stress changes due to prior hydrocarbon production and CO2 (re)pressurisation impact injection rates and storage capacity, and ultimately determining the technical feasibility of CCS projects.
The course progresses systematically through essential components of geomechanical characterisation and risk assessment, covering fundamental principles, simple analytical approaches and more sophisticated 3D modeling approaches. Participants will master a comprehensive workplan for subsurface characterization and learn advanced modeling strategies to forecast critical elements including: stress evolution in the cap rock, changes in fracture gradient within storage and sealing formations, strain impacts along complex well trajectories, and fault reactivation potential. A significant portion of the course focuses on selecting relevant evaluation scenarios, and how and where to interrogate analytical, 2D and 3D geomechanical models, which is crucial for containment assessment in Storage License applications. Throughout the program, special attention is given to uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis to establish safe operating parameters.
What sets this course apart is its alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Participants will learn detailed reporting and documentation guidelines that comply with ISO standards for CCS projects, enabling them to effectively address regulatory body inquiries. To this end, a structured template word document is provided as part of the training. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through daily exercises, quizzes, and discussions, ensuring participants develop both the technical expertise and documentation skills needed for efficient and successful CCS project maturation that complies with the ISO standard. Whether you're involved in project planning, execution, or regulatory compliance, this course provides the tools and knowledge necessary to assess and manage geomechanical risks in CCS projects confidently.