Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

The lesson on carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) presents the role of carbon dioxide injection, both for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and storage, in the move toward sustainability. A recent establishment of a new class (VI) of injection wells, as well as a number of policy and tax incentives in the U.S., have created renewed interest and activity around CCUS technology. This lesson covers the general history and specifics of Class VI wells, the role of EOR in storage, misconceptions about carbon dioxide, protections for drinking water resources, and Class VI well considerations, such as storage capacity, injection rate, and storage mechanisms.

Module 1: CO₂ Emissions and Utilization

• Introduction to CO₂ Emissions and Utilization
• Global CO₂ Emissions & Energy Consumption
• Reducing Emissions
• History of CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery
• CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery
• CO₂ as a Commodity
• Misconceptions about CO₂

 Module 2: Class VI Wells

• Introduction to Class VI Wells
• History of Class VI Well Development
• Class VI Wells
• Class VI Well Considerations: Storage Capacity
• Class VI Well Considerations: Injection Rate
• Class VI Well Considerations: Mechanisms of Storage

Module 3: Safeguards and Monitoring Programs

• Introduction to Safeguards and Monitoring Programs
• Protecting Drinking Water Resources
• Permanence and Safety
• Monitoring Programs
• CO₂ Monitoring Case Study