Developing a National Carbon Capture and Storage Programme in Trinidad and Tobago- An International Knowledge-Sharing Symposium
UTT, Energy Campus, Brechin Castle, Couva
29th-30th October, 2019
SCOPE:
Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to develop Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a part of its national carbon emission reduction and climate change mitigation strategy. This symposium will review international experiences, outline the foundation that is already in place for CCS in Trinidad and Tobago and survey the potential for further development and technical support from international partners. It will also explore United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other funding sources for national program development.
Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to develop Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a part of its national carbon emission reduction and climate change mitigation strategy. This symposium will review international experiences, outline the foundation that is already in place for CCS in Trinidad and Tobago and survey the potential for further development and technical support from international partners. It will also explore United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other funding sources for national program development.
Agenda
Day 1- Tuesday 29th October, 2019
- Introduction and welcoming remarks – Chair, Andrew Jupiter, The UWI
0850 National anthem – Anna Gadoo-Bhagwandass
0855 Welcome to UTT– Professor Emeritus Kenneth Julien Emeritus, Chairman of UTT
0905 Symposium welcome – Tim Dixon, General Manager IEAGHG and Andrew Jupiter, The UWI
0915 Overview of CERM – Lorraine Sobers, The UWI and Donnie Boodlal, UTT
0930 Featured address – Honourable Camille Robinson-Regis, Minister of Planning and Development
0950 Tea/Coffee Break sponsored by BHP
- International Experience in CCS - Chair, David Alexander, UTT
1030 Project development - Capacity Estimation and storage site selection – Philip Ringrose, Equinor (Norway, remote)
1050 Integration of the whole CCS chain- Source sink infrastructure – Mike Monea, International CCS Knowledge Centre (Canada)
1110 Monitoring, safety and stakeholder engagement– Katherine Romanak- The University of Texas-BEG (USA)
1130 Decarbonising industrial sources of Carbon Dioxide- Mike Monea, International CCS Knowledge Centre (Canada)
1150 Discussion
1210 Lunch with remarks from BP (sponsor)
- Foundations for Building a National CCS Programme - Chair, Lorraine Sobers, The UWI
1330 Climate Change Initiative of the Ministry of Planning and Development- Sindy Singh, Ministry of Planning
1350 Potential for CCS in Trinidad and Tobago, technical achievements and remaining gaps - David Alexander, Donnie Boodlal, UTT and Andrew Jupiter, UWI.
1420 Discussion
1440 Tea/Coffee Break sponsored by BHP
- Discussions/Wrap up – Chairs, Katherine Romanak, Univ of Texas and Tim Dixon, IEAGHG
1520 UNFCCC funding mechanisms and opportunities for engagement – Katherine Romanak- UT-BEG
1540 Open floor audience Q and A to speakers
1600 Conclusions, next steps, and announcement of Offshore Workshop Series – Tim Dixon, IEAGHG, David Alexander, UTT, Lorraine Sobers, The UWI, Katherine Romanak, UT-BEG
1630 Adjourn
- Cocktail Reception sponsored by BHP
Day 2- Wednesday 30th October,2019
Field Trip (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
0830 – 1130 Half day field trip to Point Lisas Industrial Estate (more information provided below)
Roundtable Discussion by special invitation only
Conference Room, UTT, Pt. Lisas Campus
1130-1230 – Lunch sponsored by BHP
1230-1430 – UNFCCC Concept Note Development; Creating a Paradigm Shift for CCS in the UN Environment.
Field Trip: Point Lisas Industrial Estate- REGISTRATION CLOSED
The Point Lisas Industrial Estate is the result of the bold and unprecedented move taken by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to develop the country’s natural gas reserves.
The Estate, completed in the late 1970s, is home to over 100 companies involved in a range of activities. It is the centre of the nation’s petrochemical sector and the hub of natural gas processing and distribution as a fuel and feedstock. The world's leading manufacturers of ammonia, urea, methanol and other petrochemicals have selected the Point Lisas Industrial Estate because of the ease of access to natural gas resources and Port Point Lisas.
You may read more about the history of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate here and review the listing of companies located on the Estate here
The Estate, completed in the late 1970s, is home to over 100 companies involved in a range of activities. It is the centre of the nation’s petrochemical sector and the hub of natural gas processing and distribution as a fuel and feedstock. The world's leading manufacturers of ammonia, urea, methanol and other petrochemicals have selected the Point Lisas Industrial Estate because of the ease of access to natural gas resources and Port Point Lisas.
You may read more about the history of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate here and review the listing of companies located on the Estate here
