Carbon Capture & Storage Congress

Introduction

Building on the success of the inaugural Carbon Capture & Storage Congress in Abu Dhabi in 2008, this second annual event will bring together key players from the Middle East region and beyond with global industry experts.

Around the globe billions of dollars have been committed to the rollout of CCS as a tool to combat climate change, most recently $ 1.52bn through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and €1,050m as part of the European Energy Programme for Recovery Regulations.  This is in addition to the ongoing funding of CCS projects and research by the oil, gas and electricity generation industries and others in the private sector.  Yet there are still only a handful of facilities worldwide working on a commercial scale.

As the array of funding options, technological solutions, regulatory initiatives and pilot projects expands and multiplies, the Carbon Capture & Storage Congress brings together the experts and issues critical to overcoming the technical, commercial, legislative and scientific hurdles to a timely and wide reaching deployment of CCS.  It provides a crucial forum to hammer out the question of whether a combination of public policy and private investment can provide sufficient funding and impetus in time to allow CCS to fulfill its potential in combating climate change.

Key reasons to attend

• Gain an in depth understanding of the opportunities and threats for CCS in the Middle East and beyond
• A timely update on the status and lessons from CCS projects worldwide
• Understand the progress and potential of available CCS technologies
• Listen to experts share their predictions on future market growth
• Identify investment opportunities in the region
• Expert analysis and assessment of the regulatory and legal frameworks defining the CO2 value chain
• Participate in a series of interactive panel discussions and help shape this fast moving market
• Benefit from first class networking opportunities though our online networking tool prior to, during and after the event

Agenda outline

The Unique Challenges and Opportunities for CCS in the Middle East
This session will highlight the importance of the Middle East in the global implementation of CCS.  Who are the most important stakeholders driving CCS forward, how are CCS projects financed, frameworks for commercialisation and plans and timescales for the regional C02 grid.

The Economics of CCS: Incentives, Competition and Investments
An analysis of funding options, risk management and partnerships for CCS projects.  Including questions of commercialisation, the linkage between CCS and the carbon markets and the policy and economic gaps between capture ready, demonstration and climate cleanup.

Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
This session will examine the progress towards a coherent global convergence on regulatory frameworks.  Key themes will be acceptance criteria for the whole C02 value chain, the policy and regulatory support needed for private sector investment in CCS and national and trans-national liabilities.

The Latest Prospects and Developments in Industrial Scale CCS
A review of the progress in turning theoretical studies into industrial realities. This session will include case studies from around the world, key PR lessons, technology evaluations and a roadmap for near term full scale demonstration and medium term commercialisation.

The Latest Advances in Carbon Capture Technology
A wide ranging evaluation of progress in CCS technology including oxycombustion, chilled ammonia systems, pre-combustion capture, the latest amine based technologies, new membrane based capture systems and energy consumption minimisation.

The Challenges of CO2 Storage
This session will address the diverse aspects of secure long term storage of CO2: the relative merits of oilfields and EOR, depleted gas fields, saline aquifers, geological storage criteria and site mapping for sequestration, GIS mapping, data requirements for site assessment, monitoring, measurement, verification and risk management.

CO2 Transport Development and Infrastructure
A session devoted to the increasingly critical issues of CO2 transport.  Including facility design, integrating old and new infrastructures, pipeline transport, ship transport and the development of an integrated transport infrastructure.

The Future Prospects and Importance of CCS
This session will provide an informed view of the questions hanging over the short and medium term prospects for CCS.  To what extent is CCS an interim measure and does it divert attention and resources from real solutions to climate change?  How to engage emerging economies that are heavily reliant on fossil fuels?  What will the CO2 value chain look like in 5 and 10 years time?  What is the potential of novel biocapture strategies?  What are the risks of failure?

Speaking opportunities

If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Sam Huby:

Email: sam.huby@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

The Carbon Capture and Storage Congress is organised by Green Power Conferences.  The event offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre attendees this event provides the perfect environment for you to do business with Carbon Capture & Storage professionals from across the region and the world under one roof.

First class business opportunities
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact: William Todd
Tel: 00 971 4813 5211
william.t@greenpowerconferences.com

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If you would like to partner with us, please contact Jonathan Riley:
Email: jonathan.riley@greenpowerconferences.com

Venue

Grand Hyatt Doha
West Bay Lagoon
PO Box 24010
Doha
State of Qatar

Tel: + 974 448 1234
Fax: + 974 448 1235
www.doha.grand.hyatt.com