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'Urgent' Need for Carbon Capture.   CO2CRC Limited's CEO, Matthias Raab PhD, was recently interviewed by Philip Hopkins for the 'Gippsland’s Transition to a NEW ENERGY FUTURE' supplement, in the Gippsland Times & Latrobe Express newspapers.   The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland region in Victoria plays an important role in supplying reliable energy to southeast Australia, and has done so for decades. As the energy transition shifts toward renewables, the region must fetch the opportunity in producing low-carbon energy, via a number of means, including Carbon Capture and Storage (#CCS).   Under every single scenario by the most eminent energy authorities – the International Energy Agency (IEA), or the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - not a single short, medium, or long-term scenario to reach emissions reduction targets was possible “without a significant contribution from CCS".   It had been known for the past 20 years about Gippsland Bass Strait’s world class storage resources. Victoria was well placed because of the close proximity between emitting industries and the Basins (Gippsland and Otway) for storing large quantities of carbon dioxide underground.   Read more on how CO2CRC and #CarbonNet are working effectively in the area to advance Australia’s energy transition. Read he full article here - https://lnkd.in/dHHAMq9v

If you're heading to IMAGE’24, the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy, on 26–29 August 2024 in Houston, Texas, then be sure to attend the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)'s 'Honors and Awards for 2025' because our very own Distinguished Scientist John Kaldi will be receiving the Sidney Powers Memorial Award.   The Sidney Powers Memorial Award, AAPG’s most distinguished award, is presented in recognition of distinguished and outstanding contributions to, or achievements in, petroleum geology. John Kaldi, Emeritus Professor, University of Adelaide, Australia, is a renowned author, leader in seal evaluation and #CCS studies, a past AAPG vice president-Regions, past chair of AAPG House of Delegates (HOD) and the organizer-chair-creative force behind a plethora of AAPG international activities, including conferences, technical sessions, VGP visits and Distinguished Lecture initiatives. Past AAPG honors for Professor Kaldi include the DEG best paper award, the Vlastimila Dvorakova International Ambassador Service Award, two AAPG Distinguished Service Awards – the only person ever so honored – and an AAPG Honorary membership.   The Awards night is on the 27th August and we wish John all the best for a momentous evening. CO2CRC Limited CO2Tech

The EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) Workshop on Fibre Optic Sensing for Energy Applications showcased recent advancements in fibre optic technology across various industries including oil and gas, geothermal, mining and #CCUS. This event brought together industry experts and researchers to present a wide range of fascinating applications from 4D seismic imaging, wellbore integrity, mining geotechnics and ecological sampling. A key theme of the workshop was #energytransition, with CCUS at the centre of the discussions. Dr Hadi Nourollah presented on CO2CRC Limited’s significant contribution to the development of DFOS technology at our Otway International Test Centre with applications in #CO2 plume monitoring. Mike Rieger focussed on our Shallow Fault Project, presenting on an innovative workflow to history match geomechanical models using fibre optical strain data. Many thanks to all our collaborative partners. It's always invaluable discussing the latest #CCS technological advancements with Roman Pevzner from Curtin University and Ziqiu Xue from Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE).

We're speaking at the 4th EAGE Workshop on Fiber Optic Sensing for Energy Applications. 14-15 August | Perth, Australia   CO2CRC Limited's Senior Geophysicist, Dr. Hadi Nourollah, and Geoscientist, Mike Rieger, are delighted to be speaking at the upcoming EAGE workshop in Perth next week.   Session 3: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Mike Rieger, Geoscientist - 'Improving Geomechanical Characterisation using Distributed Fibre Optics Strain Sensing and Coupled Modelling' 5:10 PM - 5:30 PM   Session 6: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Dr. Hadi Nourollah, Senior Geophysicist - Otway Stage 4: Revisiting Saturation from Seismic Amplitude 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM   Buy your ticket today and come chat with a couple of our team members! https://lnkd.in/gKu_nGwr #CCS EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers)

CCUS 3-DAY EDUCATION COURSE: 20-22 August 2024 Need to upskill CCUS knowledge for you or your team? Learn from the experts...   'CCUS and Geological Storage: Principles, Practices, and Applications' course. Online, 20-22 August, 2024. Instructors: Dr. Max Watson and Dr. Jai Kant Pandit.   Under the leadership of CO2CRC's Chief Scientist, Dr Geoffrey O'Brien, this comprehensive 3-day course is crafted and delivered by our in-house world-recognised experts, and delves into the intricate realm of #CCUS.   Participants will gain insights into the urgent need for emission reduction measures, particularly in the context of fossil fuel usage and industrial processes. The course explores the principles underlying geological storage, methodologies for site identification, and various #CO2 capture technologies employed in stationary sources.   Additionally, it delves into the crucial aspects of compression, transport, and the economics surrounding CCUS initiatives. Furthermore, participants will examine the multifaceted landscape of community engagement, safety protocols, legal frameworks, and regulatory requirements inherent in successful CCUS deployment.   Throughout the course, real-world examples and case studies from operational projects worldwide will be utilised to provide context to the challenges and opportunities within the field, providing organisations and individuals with the requisite knowledge and skills to navigate this evolving landscape.   This course will be delivered online however CO2CRC Limited can conduct in-person educational sessions for you and your team. Send us a note with your requirements. Special rates for members.   Don't be left behind, book your ticket today - https://lnkd.in/gaceRNWf   #energytransition #ccuseducation #ccustraining #ccuscourse

CCUS Insights Newsletter - July 2024 Growing recognition of role of CCS. - Matthias Raab PhD Last week’s announcement that the Federal Government will issue 10 new permits for carbon capture and storage exploration is another sign of the growing recognition of #CCS in achieving emissions reductions targets. In announcing the new permits, Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King acknowledged “the International Energy Agency (IEA), the CSIRO, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and Australia’s Climate Change Authority, all identify that carbon capture, utilisation and storage will be needed to support the net zero transition.” However, the decision to restrict seismic on new exploration permits is baffling. Seismic is also critical for the identification of suitable CCS locations as it is for the ongoing monitoring of storage structures. Limiting the use of seismic is like expecting modern medicine without x-rays. Generally, we are placing too many obstacles on the road to net zero. Instead of restricting the use of still essential technology, we should do more to develop alternate technologies that could enable us to move beyond current practice. CO2CRC Limited has done significant research with Curtin University and CSIRO on how we can provide high resolution reservoir monitoring – without the necessity for conventional seismic surveys over the half century lifetime of CCS projects. The technologies have been proven onshore at the Otway International Test Centre, and further advancements are part of CO2CRC’s future program. This is much needed, yet brilliant Australian innovation originating in our home country, where so many potential CCS projects are planned. This exceptional innovation is coming out of Australia and means regulatory process can be streamlined and interaction with the marine environment and industries reduced. While the new permit allocation is encouraging, the fact remains that current CCS projects around Australia are moving too slowly – often due to delays in granting environmental and other regulatory approvals. Combined with delays in bringing renewable energy projects online, that means Australia’s chances of meeting our 2035 and 2050 emissions goals are becoming more challenging by the day. Industry must also do its bit to restore momentum to the Australian CCS sector. Without offshore CCS, storage hubs and shared infrastructure, the hard-to-abate sectors won’t have any chance to reduce their emissions as required under the Safeguard Mechanism. State and Territory governments are backing regional hubs such as Darwin’s Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct and potential hubs in Gladstone, Bell Bay, Gippsland, Newcastle, and Southwest WA. The allocation of the new CCS permit areas should encourage State and Territory governments to... Read the full article and newsletter here - https://lnkd.in/gTe33XpT

CO2CRC and National Cheng Kung University sign MoU on CCUS CO2CRC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung University to advance collaboration on #CCUS research and scale-up. CO2CRC Chief Executive Matthias Raab PhD said the organisation looked forward to a long and productive relationship with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), one of the top academic research universities in Taiwan. “Climate change is the biggest challenge of our era, but it is one that we will overcome with researchers, industry and governments working together in order to identify, test and deploy cutting edge technologies and globally relevant solutions,” Dr Raab said. Dr 謝秉志 Bieng-Zih (Max) Hsieh, a Professor of the Department of Resources Engineering, on behalf of NCKU, said NCKU and CO2CRC recognise that collaboration between stakeholders all along the CCUS value chain is key to the commercialisation of CCUS technologies. “Accelerated commercialisation will spur the global CCUS industry to grow and play its part in meeting the urgent need to achieve net zero emissions,” Prof. Hsieh said. “Taiwan's academic groups have conducted fruitful #CO2 storage research in CO2 storage capacity and monitoring. Through the experts from CO2CRC and local partner GIE Energy Asia, we can have a unique and coherent international collaboration to help Taiwan build comprehensive skills for commercial CO2 geological storage,” Prof. Hsieh added. The MoU reflects both organisations’ intent to promote cooperation in areas including conducting joint projects and activities in Taiwan, sharing relevant information and publications, and providing assistance in securing CCUS works in Taiwan. CCUS has been acknowledged by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and International Energy Agency (IEA) as a set of essential climate change technologies. In addition to being the only technology capable of decarbonising some existing industries (such as steel, cement, fertilisers, natural gas processing and others), CCUS also forms the basis of new energy industries, including clean hydrogen production, direct air capture, and carbon utilisation. Dr Raab said this made CCUS a uniquely effective approach to addressing climate change, as it both sustains and creates employment and economic value. “Collaboration with internationally respected industry, academic and government partners, enables CO2CRC to deliver innovative research, products and services designed to improve the cost-effectiveness and demonstrate the environmental integrity of CCUS technologies and methodologies.” Dr Raab said. More information on the CO2CRC website - https://lnkd.in/gfqcfSDD

Great to host delegates from the Taiwan National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) with National Cheng Kung University, National Taiwan University, National Central University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Academia Sinica together with CPC Corporation, Te Chang Constructions and GIE Energy Asia on Tuesday. They braved very inclement weather to visit the Otway International Test Centre (OITC). Thanks to Dr Max Watson CO2CRC’s Senior Manager – Technology Development provided an in depth tour of the OITC, profiling the significant research findings made over the past 20 years by CO2CRC and its partners.   The Otway International Test Centre is CO2CRC’s research and development site operating for 20 years to improve the reliability and commerciality of CCUS. Over this period, CO2CRC has hosted thousands of academics from around the world either to undertake research themselves in collaboration with CO2CRC or to learn from the important scientific research being undertaken at the OITC.   CO2CRC is a world leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research. We strive to be Australia’s leading source of decarbonisation technologies, globally recognised for generating innovative emission reduction solutions.

CO2CRC hosted representatives from the University Teknologi Petronas at its Otway International Test Centre today. International collaboration on carbon capture and storage research has the potential to contribute significantly to developments in CCS. The Otway International Test Centre is CO2CRC’s research and development site that has operated for 20 years to improve the reliability and commerciality of CCS. Over this period, CO2CRC has hosted thousands of academics from around the world either to undertake research in collaboration with CO2CRC or to learn from the important scientific research undertaken at the Test Centre. CO2CRC is a world leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research. We strive to be Australia’s leading source of decarbonisation technologies, globally recognised for generating innovative emission reduction solutions.

CO2CRC welcomed representatives from Tokyo Gas yesterday to discuss the latest innovations in technology for carbon capture and storage. The Otway International Test Centre is CO2CRC’s research and development site that has operated for 20 years to improve the reliability and commerciality of CCS. CO2CRC is a world leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research. We strive to be Australia’s leading source of decarbonisation technologies, globally recognised for generating innovative emission reduction solutions.