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SC-04: DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s Tools to Support Carbon Transport and Storage Deployment

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  |  Houston, Texas

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Course Content

This course is designed for fast-tracking carbon storage and transport deployment professionals. Participants will gain insights into the latest tools and workflows developed through collaborative projects like the National Risk Assessment Partnership (NRAP) toolsets, SimCCS multi-modal transport modeling tool, Smart CO2 Transport-Route Planning Tool, and CO2 Transport Pipeline Reuse Screening Tool developed under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). The course will feature presentations from project leads who will demonstrate current tool capabilities and discuss opportunities for collaboration with industry partners.

The objective of this short course is to equip professionals in carbon transport and storage deployment with the latest toolsets supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). The course aims to foster industry collaboration by connecting participants with key project leads and program managers, enabling them to fast-track their projects and apply cutting-edge methodologies and technologies. Additionally, the course promotes knowledge sharing and innovation within the field, driving the adoption of advanced practices in carbon management. The course should be of interest to engineers, regulators, industry, and reseachers.

Instructors

Robert Dilmore

Robert Dilmore is a research engineer in the Geologic & Environmental Systems Directorate of the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Research & Innovation Center and the Technical Director of the U.S. DOE’s National Risk Assessment Partnership. He has a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, and a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer, as recognized by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

Bailian Chen

Bailian Chen is a staff scientist in the Energy and Natural Resources Security Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory, specializing in carbon transport and storage. He has authored over 70 publications and delivered more than 20 invited talks/lectures in this field. Dr. Chen is the lead developer of the open-source SimCCS tool for multi-modal carbon transport decision-making. Additionally, he serves as an associate editor for the SPE Journal and Geoenergy Science & Engineering.

Lucy Romeo

Lucy Romeo is a Geo-Data Research Scientist with the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory. Her work applies data science, geographic information systems, and machine learning to support research projects informing safe and reliable energy planning, infrastructure characterization, and environmentally stewardship. Research products of her work include research data resources, tools, online applications, and publications. Romeo has a M.S. in Geography from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Geographic Sciences from James Madison University.

Kirk LaBarbara

Kirk LaBarbara is a research General Engineer with the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory. His work involves energy systems analysis, infrastructure analysis, energy markets modeling and analysis, and economic dispatch modeling and analysis. Mr. LaBarbara has a B.S. in Engineering from West Virginia University.

Fees:

Pricing:
$275
Fee Includes: Continental breakfast
Attendee Limit:
40 people
Educational Credits:
.4 CEU
4 PDH
Fee Includes:
NRAP Toolset:
A set of computational tools quantitatively assess risks and potential liabilities associated with geologic carbon storage and address critical stakeholder questions in support of commercial CCS deployment.
SimCCS Multi-Modal Transport Modeling Tool:
A software suite that can be easily utilized by a range of users to help address emerging carbon transport challenges including multi-modal transport, phased transport design, offshore transport, transport safety and risk assessment. Funded by U.S. DOE FECM.
Smart CO2 Transport-Route Planning Tool:
NETL’s geospatially informed, machine learning-driven tool enabling users to identify potential transport routes and evaluate existing energy corridors. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
CO2 Transport Pipeline Reuse Screening Tool:
NETL’s REPACT tool is an excel based screening tool used for first-pass evaluation of pipelines originally developed for natural gas for reuse for CO2 transport. Funded by U.S. DOE FECM.

Venue

SC-04: DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s Tools to Support Carbon Transport and Storage Deployment
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
United States
(713) 853-8000
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  • Short courses are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by a full payment.
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  • Please register well before the deadline of 6 February 2025. Short course cancellations due to low enrollment will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed on short courses after 6 February 2025
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  • Cancellations can be made by contacting CCUS Registration on or before 14 February via email at ccussupport@aapg.org
  • Cancellations received on or before 14 February will receive a refund LESS a US $75 processing fee.
  • Refunds will not be issued after 14 February or for “no shows.”
  • You may substitute one participant for another.

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