🏭 Carbon Capture & Storage

The Carbon Capture and Storage sub-area deals with capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources and power plants, soil carbon sequestration, and ocean carbon removal, and then securely storing them to prevent atmospheric release. Professionals work on improving capture efficiency, ensuring storage site integrity, and integrating CCS with existing infrastructure.

Ocean Carbon Removal

Ocean carbon removal is the extraction and storage of carbon dioxide from the ocean to mitigate climate change. With the ocean absorbing about 25% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, this cluster includes methods like ocean fertilization, seaweed cultivation, and direct air capture using marine systems. Applicable skills involve marine biology, ocean chemistry, and carbon capture technologies.

Soil Carbon Sequestration

Soil carbon sequestration involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide in the soil, a crucial strategy for mitigating climate change. With soils holding an estimated 2,500 gigatons of carbon, this enhances soil's carbon absorption capabilities using techniques such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, and agroforestry. Relevant skills include understanding soil science, carbon measurement techniques, and land management practices.

CO2 Pipeline Engineering

CO2 pipeline engineering is the designing, constructing, and operating of pipelines to transport captured carbon dioxide from emission sources to storage or utilization sites. Global CO2 pipeline infrastructure is expected to expand significantly as carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects grow. This cluster involves managing pipeline integrity, pressure control, and safety measures. Green skills include pipeline design, materials science, and fluid dynamics.

CCS Integration with Industrial Processes

CCS integration with industrial processes involves incorporating carbon capture and storage technologies into manufacturing systems to reduce CO2 emissions. As industries like cement and steel contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, this cluster involves designing systems that capture CO2 from these processes to transport it for storage or utilization. Applicable skills include knowledge of industrial processes, CCS technology, and system integration.

Carbon Offset Management

Carbon offset management involves overseeing projects that capture or reduce greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. Associated skills include carbon accounting, project management, and regulatory compliance. Organizations involved include carbon offset providers, environmental consultancies, and regulatory bodies.