Session 17. Oral Presentation for: Enabling CO2 transport from local carbon capture sources for permanent storage purposes through the use of trucks as virtual pipelines
Alex Lockett A *A
Alex Lockett is a Delivery Manager at Genesis Energies, where he oversees the multidisciplinary technical and commercial delivery of projects across the Australian business. With over 20 years of experience in engineering project execution, Alex has cultivated a strong track record in managing complex onshore, offshore, and subsea projects. Alex s expertise spans regional and global value chains and energy solutions for projects, including conventional oil and gas, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and its derivatives, and offshore wind. He is passionate about advancing decarbonisation and the energy transition, recognising the critical role the responsible use of conventional hydrocarbons plays in ensuring a sustainable and reliable energy future. Driven by a collaborative mindset, Alex works closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative, high-value projects. His commitment to fostering trust and creating meaningful solutions positions him as a key contributor to the evolving energy landscape. |
Abstract
Presented on 28 May 2025: Session 17
Due to the demanding functional requirements for the transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2), the feasibility of permanent carbon storage processes typically requires the construction of extensive pipeline infrastructure between carbon capture sources and carbon storage facilities. This paper identifies the opportunity for CO2 transportation utilising road train trucks operating as virtual pipelines for permanent CO2 storage purposes in Australia. It explores the potential for increasing the economic viability of permanent storage for local industrial capture sources by reducing the transportation infrastructure capital and operational expenditure requirements, as compared to pipeline facilities. CO2 transportation by truck also creates additional possible source streams for carbon storage facilities to increase import and permanent storage volumes. The paper proposes an operational strategy for carbon storage facilities to utilise trucks for CO2 transport between local carbon capture facilities and permanent carbon storage facilities and includes assessments of the technology requirements for CO2-qualified trucks, as well as the requisite supporting infrastructure requirements for effective CO2 transportation, including loading and unloading systems, metering, and safety and control systems.
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Keywords: Australia, carbon capture and storage, carbon dioxide, CCS, CO2 storage, CO2 transportation, train, truck and virtual pipelines.
Alex Lockett is a Delivery Manager at Genesis Energies, where he oversees the multidisciplinary technical and commercial delivery of projects across the Australian business. With over 20 years of experience in engineering project execution, Alex has cultivated a strong track record in managing complex onshore, offshore, and subsea projects. Alex s expertise spans regional and global value chains and energy solutions for projects, including conventional oil and gas, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and its derivatives, and offshore wind. He is passionate about advancing decarbonisation and the energy transition, recognising the critical role the responsible use of conventional hydrocarbons plays in ensuring a sustainable and reliable energy future. Driven by a collaborative mindset, Alex works closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative, high-value projects. His commitment to fostering trust and creating meaningful solutions positions him as a key contributor to the evolving energy landscape. |
