STEP | Sequestration Training and Education Program

Looking toward the future. Planning for today.

Around the world, research is being conducted on new and improved energy solutions that will one day eliminate our reliance on carbon fuels. But until that day arrives, science is taking the next logical step, pursuing a wide range of interim solutions designed to create cleaner-burning fuels and reduce the global impact of greenhouse gases released into the environment.

STEP Special Lecture Series

STEP has developed a lecture series to capitalize on visitors to the University of Illinois and the MGSC. Both the University and the MGSC attract exceptionally high caliber researchers who are selectively invited to present lectures on topics related to carbon capture, storage and utilization to staff and visitors at the Illinois State Geological Survey.

Save the Date!!
2012 MGSC Annual Meeting and Workshop
September 17–19, 2012

I Hotel and Conference Center
1900 South First Street
Champaign, IL 61820

The Midwest Geological Sequestration Consortium Annual Meeting and Workshop are scheduled for September 17–19, 2012, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. Once again, we are expanding the meeting and allowing open registration. Agenda will include a full day of Illinois Basin - Decatur Project (IBDP) research presentations covering all aspects of the MGSC Phase III research activities, a STEP-sponsored workshop, and an optional tour of the IBDP site. Full meeting details will be distributed in June with registration opening in early in July.

We look forward to your attendance, so please mark your calendars!!

Now Accepting Applications
Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration (RECS) 2012
June 3–13, 2012, Birmingham, AL

An intensive science and field-based program, RECS 2012 will combine background briefings with group exercises and field activities at an integrated CCS project, and visits to a power plant, core laboratory and the Nation Carbon Capture Center. Topics cover the range of CCUS deployment issues with a particular focus on CO₂ EOR/carbon storage. Participants will gain hands-on experience designing a carbon storage pilot project, modeling CO₂ injection and subsurface fluid flow, monitoring CO2, analyzing capture technologies and improving public engagement and communications skills. RECS faculty is comprised of globally recognized scientists and industry leaders with Dr. Howard Herzog of MIT as the keynote speaker. Applicants should be early career professionals, Ph.D. or masters students with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology, physics, engineering, climate science and related fields. Enrollment is limited to 30 and applicants are welcome from throughout the U.S. and all countries.

RECS is tuition-free and the program covers all housing and meal costs. In addition, a travel allowance that should cover all or most travel may be provided. Application instructions are found on the RECS web site: www.recsco2.org. The deadline to apply is April 15.

RECS 2012, a collaboration between EnTech Strategies, Southern Company and SECARB-Ed, is supported by DOE FE and NETL.

Applications being taken for 2012 IEAGHG International CCS Summer School, August 12–18, 2012, Beijing, China
The IEAGHG is now excepting applications from graduate students and young professionals to attend the 6th IEAGH International CCS Summer School, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Selected students will be able to participate in this week long international summer school with presentations and discussions led by international experts in the field of CCS. Presentations cover the full chain of CCS providing up-to-date information in each field; including technical information on capture technologies, storage site selection, capacity and modeling, wellbore integrity and transport; as well as other issues such as regulations, health and safety, and public communication. The programme will cover all travel and housing expenses for selected students. For more information visit www.ieaghg.org.

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