USA/Canada fact-finding visit 2019

The SECURe project was on the road in the US and Canada from 17 to 27 September 2019, visiting examples of good practice in CO2 storage and unconventional hydrocarbons projects. Our group comprised senior social and geoscientists from leading European research centres. We visited a number of sites and research centres and met host organisations to discuss a variety of topics, including regulatory, operational and local community perspectives. Our findings then fed into our work to develop new techniques and good practice for environmental monitoring of CCUS and shale gas projects. Follow our progress on Twitter @securegeoenergy #SECURefactfinding .

News

North America fact-finding visit — Australia virtual tour next

18 November 2020

In September 2019, a group of senior scientists from the SECURe project took to the road in the US and Canada to visit examples of good practice in CO2 storage and unconventional hydrocarbons projects. The team met operators, regulators and fellow researchers. The trip exceeded expectations: the opportunity to visit industrial-scale operations, which do not yet exist in Europe, was an important learning experience for the team and the hosts’ openness and willingness to share information was much appreciated.

North America fact-finding visit: learning the ropes of effective engagement

12 July 2020

With its big open spaces, low-density population and oil and gas production firmly rooted in its identity, Katarzyna Iwińska’s first impression was that Canada’s Alberta province was too different to compare to her native Poland.  

The Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) sociologist was part of a group of senior researchers from SECURe, who undertook a ten-day fact-finding tour of North America to gather examples of best practice in geoenergy projects.

She soon changed her mind.

USA/Canada fact-finding: geoenergy projects putting MMV to the test

12 May 2020

Late last year, a group of senior scientists from SECURe travelled to North America on a fact-finding mission. With several site visits under their belts, they had quite a few measuring, monitoring and verification (MMV) lessons and reflections to take back to the project.

Blog: A sociologist on a geologist's mission

29 September 2019

Katarzyna Iwińska of Adam Mickiewicz University describes a thought-provoking and inspiring visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park, Canada.

Blog: Banff National Park’s remarkable geology provides valuable CCS insights

29 September 2019

After leaving Illinois, the SECURe team headed to Canada on the next leg of their fact-finding mission. Edward Hough (British Geological Survey) and Michael Kupoluyi (Risktec) describe a day of learning and insight at Banff National Park, Canada.

Fact-finding visit 2019: new perspectives from North America (video)

28 September 2019

Edward Hough of the British Geological Survey, SECURe project coordinator, describes highlights from the SECURe group’s visit to the US and Canada and thanks the host projects and agencies for sharing their knowledge and experience.

 

 

Research group explores synergies at US energy innovation centre

23 September 2019

A group of senior scientists from the EU-funded SECURe project has kickstarted a fact-finding trip to North America with a visit to the US’s national centre for innovation in energy technologies. The 10-day visit to the US and Canada by the project partners is aimed at gathering examples of best practice in geoenergy projects, such as geological CO2 storage and shale gas extraction.

Geoenergy journey: learning from the US and Canada (videos)

22 September 2019

In September 2019, a group of senior scientists from the SECURe project took to the road in the US and Canada to visit examples of good practice in CO2 storage and unconventional hydrocarbons projects. Jonathan Pearce, WP6 leader on the SECURe project, explains the purpose of the visit and how the group’s findings will support Europe’s long-term ambitions.