Event Summary
This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage.
Carbon capture technologies and storage are playing an important role in the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the wide range of governmental policies, technical issues, and stakeholder concerns will be necessary in order to address the effective utilization or sequestration of CO2 to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon approval.
Learning Objectives
- Why Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS) is Important
- Policy and Business Drivers
- Class VI Permitting
- Opportunities and Challenges
Who Should Attend
- Geoscientists
- Environmental Scientists
- Landmen
- Engineers
- Operations
- Sustainability
- Government Regulatory Affairs
Meet Your Instructors
Kenneth Smith, PG
VP Northeast Region EC&E, Montrose Environmental Group
Mr. Smith is a principal hydrogeologist, licensed Professional Geologist (Pennsylvania), and leads a regional environmental consulting practice. He has more than 37 years of experience serving oil and gas clients with projects involving environmental permitting and planning, liability management, and remedial response actions. His technical expertise includes developing conceptual site models for complex projects, performing feasibility and risk assessments, and managing emergency responses actions. Mr. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, attended Boston University for post graduate studies in hydrogeology, and is an active member of the Marcellus Shale Coalition.
Sharon Drummond
Operations Manager, Montrose Environmental Group
Ms. Drummond is a licensed Professional Geologist and leads Montrose’s environmental consulting and engineering (EC&E) operations in Virginia. She has over 12 years of experience in environmental consulting supporting oil & gas and energy sector clients. In recent years, her focus has been on serving client’s needs in emerging markets including CCUS, GHG reduction initiatives, and EJ programs.
