This initiative brings together leading experts and researchers to explore the technical and safety requirements of each stage of the CCUS process, enriched by real-life case studies and a special focus on Italian CCUS infrastructures.

Program of Course 4 – Utilisation (March 26, 2025)

9:30 Welcome and introduction to the webinar: Giuseppe Bonura (CNR)
9:45 Lecture on CO₂ Utilization technologies – CO₂ as an added value, an introduction: Cataldo De Blasio  (Åbo Academy University, Finland)
10:15 Case study 1: Dual-site functionality of methanol catalysts during CO₂ conversion in presence of green hydrogen: Mariarita Santoro (CNR)
10:35 Case study 2: Direct production of dimethyl ether via CO₂ hydrogenation over 3D-printed “zebra” structures: Serena Todaro (CNR)
10:55 Case study 3: Low temperature co-electrolysis of CO₂ and water to produce electrical energy: Fausta Giacobello (CNR)
11:15 Break
11:30 Facility presentation #1 – Power to e-fuels synthesis: Mauro Mureddu (Sotacarbo S.p.A.)
12:00 Facility presentation #2 – GTL4CCU: Catia Cannilla (CNR)
12:30 Facility presentation #3 – Microalgae Biomarine Lab: Manuela Bordiga (OGS)
13:00 Closing remarks

The courses is part of a series which take place online, on the following dates:

• January 31, 2025 – Research Infrastructure for CO₂ Capture R&D
• February 6, 2025 – Research Infrastructure for CO₂ Transport R&D
• March 13, 2025 – Research Infrastructure for CO₂ Storage R&D
• March 26, 2025 – Research Infrastructure for CO₂ Utilisation R&D

This series is a must-attend for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to deepen their expertise in CCUS technologies and infrastructure.

More details available in the official program document or visit the OGS website for additional announcements. Please see also the attachment for more information and a link to the video-conference.