DOHA QATAR University’s Gas Processing Centre (GPC) held a high-level workshop ‘Horizons and challenges of carbon capture and storage’ (CCS) recently, drawing local and international experts in the field.
The event was part of a series of activities organised by the GPC aimed to promote and explore new research opportunities at the Centre to support the local gas industry. Oryx GTL, Sasol and QAPCO were Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors of the event.
QU VP for Research Dr Hassan al Derham delivered the welcome speech in which he thank at the outset all the participants in this high-profile event which he described as a golden opportunity to discuss and explore solutions for CO2 mitigation in Qatar. He said, “CCS is one of the top research priorities for the GPC as evidenced by the Carbon Capture and Management Road Map that was drafted for Qatar as part of the many initiatives being developed at the Centre. This event is very timely, given the ongoing global dialogue on climate change and carbon management.”
The workshop discussed current trends in CCS and the challenges associated with its implementation in general, and in Qatar in particular. It also drew attention to the GPC’s CO2 road map and identified the major technological barriers hindering its implementation.
The star speakers at the event were Prof Malcolm Wilson of Petroleum Technology Research Centre, Canada, and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; Prof Michael Scurrell, Wits University, South Africa; Prof Paitoon Tontiwachwuthikul, International Test Center (ITC), Canada; Prof Colin Snape, University of Nottingham, UK; Prof Dominic Foo, University of Nottingham- Malaysia campus; David Kawesha, Sasol Research and Technology, South Africa; Dr Earl Goetheer, TNO Science and Industry, Netherlands; Dr Abdelbaki Benamor, QU Gas Processing Centre and Dr Mert Atilhan, QU Chemical Engineering Department.
The workshop included presentations that highlighted high-level perspectives on CO2 capture, storage, utilisation and conversion technologies, particularly current and future trends and their relevance to Qatar. It also featured discussions among all the participants on issues related to CCS technology applications locally.
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