Carbon Capture and Storage
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.2.4.I26
| Date | Mar 1-2, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | on campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Costs | 1,550 € |
Course Prerequisites - Interest, basic physics and thermodynamics is desirable, but no formal prerequisite.
Fundamentals
The course aims to build an understanding of the basic principles behind underground gas storage, with a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS). It also explains relevant processes across different length scales, from the nanoscale onward.
Technology
The course covers how these principles are applied in technical systems for underground gas storage and carbon capture and storage technologies.
Applications
It connects these technologies and processes to their broader relevance for addressing climate change.
What you´ll explore
- Why storing gases underground (Methane, CO2,…).
- Why carbon capture and storage? Global CO2 cycle, anthropogenic CO2 emissions and impact to global and regional climate.
- CO2-capture technologies: Prae-combustion, post-combustion, oxyfuel, chemical looping, further CO2 reduction technologies.
- Gas transport: Required gas quality, materials, transport options.
- Geological gas storage with a special focus on CO2:
- Principles of geological gas storage (caverns, saline aquifers) – the similarities and differences to fluid storage (e.g. oil, waste water) are discussed.
- Enhanced oil recovery; enhanced gas recovery; coal bed methane;
- Trapping mechanisms (special focus on long term safety): Structural trapping; chemical trapping; physical trapping; solubility trapping.
- Exploration & site characterization: Geology, geophysics, geochemical, and geo-mechanical; social aspects.
- Site Development; drilling; monitoring; erection of injection facility.
- Monitoring – Prior – during and after Injection: Physical; chemical; biological.
- Risk assessment – risk management.
Your key takeaways
Participants
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Gain an overview of the basics of bio-geo-chemical processes in the earth system as well as their interaction on the cycle of energy, water, carbon.
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Are taught the basics of the subject CCS and gains following knowledge and competencies:
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From nm effects through to climate change; critical disputes with the advantages and risks of gas storage (for energy and CCS);
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Methods to evaluate and to reduce risks of gas storage – especially CCS;
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Competencies to scientifically debate the chances and risk of underground gas-storage
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Exercises and case studies add to the understanding of the topic
Taught by recognized experts in Carbon Capture and Storage
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Frank. Schilling
Prof. Dr. Frank Schilling is Professor of Petrophysics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Director of the State Research Center for Geothermal Energy (LFZG). He studied mineralogy and geology at the University of Tübingen, where he also earned his PhD and later completed his habilitation at the Free University of Berlin. His research focuses on geothermal energy, subsurface utilization, petrophysics, CO₂ storage, and hydrogen storage, with strong emphasis on environmental safety and sustainable energy systems.
Who should attend
This certificate course is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a key building block of industrial decarbonization and climate-neutral energy systems.
- Engineers and technical professionals in the energy, chemical, process, and manufacturing industries who are involved in or preparing for CCS-related projects, low‑carbon processes, or industrial decarbonization
- Energy and sustainability consultants, planners, and project managers working on Net-Zero strategies, decarbonization roadmaps, and the evaluation or implementation of CCS options
- Professionals in utilities, oil and gas, cement, steel, and other CO₂‑intensive sectors seeking to understand CCS technologies, value chains, and their integration into existing infrastructures
- Experts in energy policy, regulation, and public administration who need a solid technical and economic understanding of CCS to design frameworks and incentives for large-scale deployment
- Researchers and academics aiming to deepen their knowledge of CO₂ capture processes, transport and storage concepts, lifecycle assessment, and the role of CCS in climate mitigation scenarios
- Professionals who want a coherent overview from the fundamentals of CCS technologies to practical applications, project development, and the assessment of opportunities and challenges in real-world contexts
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.