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Attendees gained a comprehensive overview of current innovations and economic drivers in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). Topics included advancements in post-combustion CO₂ capture technologies, system optimization for various industrial sources, and integration with existing operations. Insights on deep saline storage and the role of advanced monitoring and verification techniques were highlighted. Presentations also covered the economic viability of CCUS projects, comparing policy and incentive frameworks across jurisdictions, and examining investment trends in carbon dioxide.

Companies that presented in this theatre included Baker Hughes, BASF, GLJ Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., OptiSeis Solutions Ltd., the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), Rystad Energy, among others.

Attendees walked away with practical knowledge and technical insights across the CCUS value chain. Participants gained a foundational understanding of carbon capture technologies, explored innovations in post-combustion CO₂ removal, and examined key factors influencing the cost of capture. Sessions also addressed operational challenges such as managing off-spec fluids and enhancing system resilience. Additional presentations focused on engineering solutions for large-scale capture infrastructure, the development of open-access CO₂ transportation and storage hubs, and regulatory considerations related to induced seismicity and fluid disposal in geological formations.

Companies that presented in this theatre included Bantrel Co., Fluor Canada, International CCS Knowledge Centre, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd., SLB, Sulzer Chemtech Canada Inc., and Wood PLC, among others.

Attendees gained insight into a new regional initiative to map carbon storage potential in Eastern Canada, offering valuable data to support project development, regulatory planning, and public engagement. These sessions explored key technical and strategic aspects of carbon storage and capture, including innovations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of amine-based CO₂ capture through advanced solvents, materials, and regeneration methods. They also examined how exposure to CO₂ and operational stresses could affect the integrity of wellbore cement, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive testing to ensure long-term containment performance.

Companies that presented in this theatre included Canadian Discovery Ltd., InnoTech Alberta, Pathways Alliance, Sanjel Energy Services, and WSP, among others.

Attendees learned how compact systems addressed space and cost barriers for small-to-midsize emitters, and how a first-of-its-kind clean power CCS project advanced low-carbon electricity and gas production. Innovations in solid sorbent systems for industrial decarbonization, particularly in pulp and paper, were highlighted, emphasizing energy integration and opportunities for carbon removal credits. Other sessions provided updates on investment tax credits (ITCs), offering insights into legislative changes, best practices, and audit preparation. Real-world project experiences offered lessons on de-risking, design, and operation strategies that improved investment confidence and project success.

Companies that presented in this theatre included Carbon Clean, Entropy Inc, LCAB, and Svante Technologies Inc., among others.