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Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities

Name: Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course
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Design, Operation, Integrity & Carbon Management for CCUS Facilities

Upcoming Sessions

Classroom sessions

23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $5,950
08 - 12 Feb 2027 London $5,950
12 - 16 Jul 2027 London $5,950
22 - 26 Nov 2027 Dubai $5,950

Online sessions

Course Introduction

The Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course delivers a deep dive into the engineering, operational, and safety practices across the entire Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) value chain. As global decarbonization strategies accelerate, facilities handling carbon dioxide require highly specialized design philosophies, material selections, and risk management strategies. This training course bridges fundamental thermodynamic principles with practical field applications, ensuring participants understand how to manage CO₂ from initial capture and conditioning through high-pressure compression, transport, and permanent geological storage.

By focusing on operational integrity, process safety, and reliability, this CCUS surface facilities course equips technical teams with the skills needed to overcome real-world operational challenges. Delegates will analyze facility performance, explore advanced digital monitoring tools, and examine emerging industry trends. Through a combination of technical explanations, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, this training course prepares professionals to maximize asset efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with evolving environmental standards.

Master the complete CCUS value chain from source capture to final geological injection.
Design and evaluate robust surface facility systems for CO₂ compression, dehydration, and transport.
Implement effective corrosion management, material selection, and process safety protocols.
Optimize day-to-day operations using advanced troubleshooting and digital monitoring techniques.
Apply global standards and regulatory frameworks to maintain asset integrity and environmental compliance.

Objectives

By participating in this comprehensive Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course, delegates will gain practical expertise to design, operate, and maintain sustainable carbon capture and management infrastructure. Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of physical, chemical, and thermodynamic properties of CO₂ in surface facility operations.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies for CO₂ conditioning, dehydration, multi-stage compression, and purification.
Design reliable transportation infrastructure, including dense-phase pipelines and liquefied CO₂ shipping systems.
Analyze operational performance to troubleshoot facilities, eliminate hydrate formation risks, and prevent corrosion.
Apply mechanical integrity strategies, predictive maintenance methods, and qualitative risk assessments to surface assets.
Implement monitoring, measurement, and verification (MMV) practices alongside international environmental and regulatory standards.

Training Methodology

This Copex training course utilizes proven adult learning principles to maximize knowledge retention, engagement, and immediate practical application. The learning experience combines instructor-led lectures with structured discussions, allowing delegates to grasp complex thermodynamic concepts and engineering principles in a practical setting. Real-world case studies from existing global CCUS projects are integrated throughout the course to highlight operational success factors and common failure modes.

To reinforce theoretical knowledge, delegates participate in interactive group exercises, practical design evaluations, and scenario-based troubleshooting activities. These hands-on sessions encourage collaborative problem-solving around CO₂ compression, dehydration, process control, and risk mitigation. Participants benefit from peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and leave with actionable strategies that can be directly applied to their engineering and operational roles.

Who Should Attend?

This specialized Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course is designed for technical professionals and technical decision-makers involved in the design, maintenance, safety, and operational management of carbon capture, utilization, and storage infrastructure.

This training course will greatly benefit:

Process Engineers responsible for designing, optimizing, and operating CO₂ separation, compression, and treatment systems.
Facilities, Mechanical, and Project Engineers involved in the construction, commissioning, and engineering of CCUS surface facilities.
Operations, Production, and Maintenance Engineers tasked with ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient daily facility performance.
Pipeline, Materials, and Asset Integrity Engineers managing corrosion prevention, material selection, and lifecycle asset strategies.
HSE, Environmental, and Sustainability Professionals leading regulatory compliance, ESG strategies, and carbon management initiatives.
CCUS Specialists and Technical Managers overseeing low-carbon energy transition projects and greenhouse gas abatement programs.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of CO₂ Surface Facilities

Explain the role of CCUS within global decarbonization and energy transition strategies.
Review the physical, chemical, and thermodynamic properties of carbon dioxide.
Compare the main CO₂ capture technologies used across different industries.
Understand the complete CCUS value chain and surface facility configurations.
Discuss process flow diagrams and major surface equipment.
Examine HSE risks and operational safety requirements for CO₂ handling.

Day 2: CO₂ Compression, Dehydration and Conditioning

Evaluate compressor technologies and equipment selection criteria.
Understand multi-stage compression systems and intercooling requirements.
Apply dehydration technologies to meet pipeline and storage specifications.
Identify hydrate formation risks and mitigation techniques.
Select suitable construction materials to minimize corrosion.
Assess equipment performance and operational optimization opportunities.

Day 3: CO₂ Processing and Transportation

Evaluate purification and separation technologies for different CO₂ streams.
Manage impurities affecting transportation and storage performance.
Understand dense-phase pipeline design and operational requirements.
Review liquefied CO₂ shipping concepts and infrastructure.
Apply instrumentation, metering, and process control principles.
Troubleshoot common operational challenges using industrial case studies.

Day 4: Surface Facility Design and Integrity

Develop facility layouts based on sound engineering design principles.
Apply mechanical integrity and asset management strategies.
Plan inspection, maintenance, and reliability improvement programs.
Perform qualitative risk assessments for surface facilities.
Utilize digital monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies.
Optimize facility performance through practical engineering exercises.

Day 5: Advanced Applications and Future Developments

Review CO₂ injection facilities and geological storage infrastructure.
Understand monitoring, measurement, and verification (MMV) methodologies.
Interpret key international regulations, standards, and recommended practices.
Evaluate environmental performance and carbon accounting principles.
Explore artificial intelligence and digital technologies supporting CCUS.
Integrate technical knowledge through a comprehensive industrial case study.

Providers and Associations

Certificate

Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Yes, the choice is yours. The Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

Not at all. The Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course doors are open to everyone, regardless of your background or how many years you've been in the industry. That said, having some familiarity with the subject area can help you get even more out of the experience.

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Expect an engaging, hands-on journey — not a room full of slides and passive listening. COPEX’s delivery blends presentations with group discussions, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative workshops. The goal is simple: everything you learn, you can use immediately back at work.

You'll be in good hands. COPEX hosts its courses in premium 4-star and 5-star hotels, with professional, fully equipped training spaces designed for focus and comfort. Throughout each day, you'll enjoy refreshment breaks with coffee and snacks, plus a complimentary lunch following every session.

This Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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