We provide independent, expert advisory services for CCS/CCUS projects across heavy-emitting industries based on our team’s unparalleled experience developing the world’s first fully integrated post-combustion CCS facility on a coal-fired power plant. Using the latest knowledge and lessons learned from major projects across the globe, we have a proven track record of helping our clients across industries lower costs, reduce risks and improve their CCS performance across technology platforms.
By acting as neutral and trustworthy advisors, we help our clients successfully navigate the myriad technical, economic, policy and stakeholder complexities that accompany the development of major CCS projects and are uncharted territory for many.
Examples of how our services and advice benefit CCS projects through the capital project development process include:
Project Development and Technical Services
Our technical team includes engineers, chemists and process specialists who have a deep understanding of the complexities of large-scale CCS projects grounded in their unique experience working on SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Unit 3 CCS facility (BD3) near Estevan, Saskatchewan. Our tours and customized workshops focus on the application of the significant learnings from BD3 to help your organization understand the CCS project journey through planning, development, execution, and operations. The BD3 CCS facility has been operating since 2014 and has captured and safely stored more than 6 million tonnes of CO2.
Our experts also provide a wide range of customized support and technical advisory services to meet the needs of each client. By leveraging the knowledge and experience from BD3 and other major CCS projects, we have completed comprehensive feasibility studies for second-generation CCS projects, and we are supporting a wide range of clients with services including:
CCS Feasibility Studies
- Full execution or support
CCS FEED Studies
- Support as owner’s advisor (HAZOPs, RAM studies, technical reviews)
- Third-party review prior to approval
Specialized CCS Technical Expertise
Flue Gas Characterization
- Amine chemistry risk analysis
- Stack test data analysis and recommendations
Thermal Integration
- Optimize energy utilization
- Combined heat and power
Technology Selection
- Technology screening and licensor selection
- RFP preparation/proposal review
Regulatory permitting advice (experience-based)
Project Execution
- Owner’s engineering support including pilot testing, plant performance testing and transition to operations
For more information about our expertise and examples of key projects, visit our Expertise page
Policy, Regulatory and Stakeholder Relations Services
The Knowledge Centre team includes leading experts in the fast-evolving world of international CCS/CCUS policy, incentives and regulations. Working between industry, governments, academia and financial institutions, we provide independent advice to decision-makers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions in to promote investment and accelerate the deployment of CCS technology as a critical tool for reducing emissions.
Our highly experienced team of policy analysts, stakeholder relations and communications professionals are available to assist clients with strategic advisory services including:
Strategy Development
- Risk analysis, economic & business case development​
- Project roadmaps, goal-setting from feasibility to operations
F​unding and Incentives Guidance
- Identifying and maximizing opportunities (grants, tax credits, incentives)
- Application support (preparation & submission)
Policy and Regulatory Support
- Expert policy briefs (summary, analysis & recommendations)
- Business and industry advocacy
- Government relations and policy development engagement
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
- Preparation of reports and publications
- Stakeholder analysis and engagement
- Public education
- Communications strategy, planning & issues management
For more information about our expertise and examples of key projects, visit our Expertise page
Client Testimonials
REACH OUT TO US
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help bring your CCS project to life:
Email: info@ccsknowledge.com
Phone: 1-306-565-KNOW (5669)