The learning objectives of the "Introductory CCUS for London Petro Academy" course are as follows:

1. Understand the Role of CCS in Decarbonization
• Learn about the natural carbon cycle, anthropogenic impacts, and how CCS contributes to mitigating climate change as part of earth system science.
2. Gain Knowledge of Carbon Capture Processes
• Explore the main types of carbon capture, efficiency improvements (e.g., amine processes), and industrial applications like gas sweetening and urea manufacturing.
3. Learn CO₂ Transportation and Utilization
• Understand the factors affecting CO₂ pipeline safety, transport logistics, and industrial utilization of captured CO₂.
4. Develop Insights into Geological Storage
• Study storage site characteristics, including depleted fields, saline aquifers, wellbore integrity, induced seismicity, and long-term CO₂ behavior.
5. Master Monitoring and Verification (MMV) Techniques
• Learn various MMV methods (land-based, seabed, reservoir-focused) and their importance in detecting leaks and ensuring storage integrity.
6. Explore Legal, Regulatory, and Financial Frameworks
• Understand regulatory readiness (e.g., EU Directive), policy drivers, business models, and cost structures for CCS implementation.
7. Examine Social Licensing and Public Acceptance
• Analyze case studies on public acceptance challenges and strategies for gaining stakeholder support for CCS projects.
8. Apply Knowledge Through Practical Exercises
• Engage in hands-on activities like using energy simulators, assessing storage site characteristics with online databases, and building CCS roadmaps tailored to specific regions.
9. Understand Global CCS Trends and Applications
• Gain insights into CCS hubs, clusters, transport networks, and storage solutions across different regions (e.g., US, Norway, Middle East).

By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of both technical and non-technical aspects of CCUS, enabling them to contribute effectively to planning, regulation, financing, or policymaking in this field.

This course is ideal for a broad range of professionals and stakeholders interested in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). It is specifically designed for geologists, environmental scientists, geological regulators, policymakers, and investors who want to understand the science, risks, financing, planning, and social licensing aspects of CCS. 

Additionally, it caters to individuals working in government natural resource and planning departments, investment banks, and NGOs who require unbiased, up-to-date information on CCUS. The course is particularly well-suited for non-specialists seeking foundational knowledge in both technical and non-technical aspects of CCS to support decision-making in regulatory, financial, or project planning roles.