Geomechanics for Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Projects – Building CCS Storage Plans through Advanced Geomechanical Modeling and Regulatory-Compliant Risk Assessment

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals of stress analysis and pore pressure behavior in geological formations specific to CCS applications
• Evaluate seal and well integrity for CCS projects using geomechanical principles and risk assessment methodologies
• Assess fault stability and potential induced seismicity risks in CCS operations
• Develop competency in field-scale modeling strategies for predicting geomechanical changes during injection and storage
• Apply uncertainty and sensitivity analysis techniques to establish safe operating limits for CCS projects
• Produce documented evidence covering geomechanical characterisation and assessment aspects in compliance with ISO27914 standard

This course is intended for professionals who have a basic understanding of geomechanics and are looking to develop or enhance their expertise in CCS geomechanics. Ideal participants should have 2-3 years of experience in either petroleum geomechanics, geotechnical engineering or geological sciences.

• Reservoir Engineers
• Geologists
• Geophysicists
• CCS Project Engineers
• Geomechanics Specialists
• Environmental Risk Assessors
• Project Managers overseeing CCS initiatives (geomechanics)
• Regulatory Compliance Officers
• Storage Site Characterization Specialists

• Intermediate
• Advanced

The course employs an integrated learning approach that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. Each day is structured to include lecture segments followed by hands-on exercises, creating an engaging learning environment. Interactive discussions and quizzes are interspersed throughout to reinforce key concepts, while practical exercises help participants apply their learning to real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach ensures that participants not only understand the theoretical aspects but can also apply them effectively in their professional roles.

Your expert course leader has over 30 years of experience in the oil & gas industry with in-depth expertise on subsurface and geomechanical risk assessments. He is one of the two authors of Shell’s global minimum standard on CCS containment assessment, provided technical assurance to many development projects, and contributed to or led many technical projects. Currently, he is external team member of DNV’s CCS certification services and participated in various projects over the last few years. Furthermore, geconducts risk identification, assessment and assurance reviews for CCS projects globally, and provides international training in both CCS and geomechanics to exploration and production operators and regulators.

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