Highlights Of The Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program 2026
DAY 1 :
MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS IN CCUS: FINDINGS FROM DNV'S ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK CCS EDITION
Thomas Koller
DNV Australia Pty Limited
- Tracking global investment trends and monitoring ongoing deployment progress in CCUS
- Identifying barriers to adoption and demonstrating how APAC is learning from global approaches
- Drawing lessons from international projects like Northern Lights to inspire regional action
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL CCUS TRENDS AND LEARNING FROM KEY PROJECTS
09:30 - 09:55
STRUCTURING CCS PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA: ALIGNING COMMERCIAL MODELS WITH REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
George Salter
Allens
- Designing integrated CCS models across capture, transport, and storage to support project scalability
- Aligning project structures with licensing frameworks across Commonwealth and State approvals
- Managing interface risks while adapting to evolving regulatory and commercial expectations
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING AUSTRALIA’S CCS PROJECT AND LICENSING LANDSCAPE
10:00 - 10:25
FORECASTING THE APAC CCUS INFRASTRUCTURE
Zak Thomson
Xodus Group
- Presenting new analysis on the long-term outlook for CCUS across Asia-Pacific
- Addressing challenges in linking emitters to distant offshore storage locations
- Exploring regional collaboration, shipping infrastructure, and policy needs
- Modelling CO₂ flows, tariff forecasts, and shared-use infrastructure scenarios`
10:25 - 10:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING APAC CCUS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION, AND STORAGE
- Exploring policy mechanisms and overcoming investment barriers to accelerate private‑sector‑driven commercialisation of CCUS technologies
- Modular CCUS and CO₂ utilisation to reduce costs, enhance infrastructure integration, and drive commercial viability in hard‑to‑abate sectors
- Assessing financing innovations and regulatory advancements, and addressing oil regulation challenges for Australia's carbon capture success
Helen D'Arcy | Lenmae Pty Ltd | Moderator
Thomas Koller | DNV Australia Pty Limited
Medi Amjadi | GinSan Solutions Pty Ltd
Sunday Olota | UNDP GPN ExpRes
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:25
FROM GAS TO ROCK: THE APPLICATION OF CARBON MINERALISATION AS A CCUS APPROACH
Luke Keeney
NetCarb
- Showcasing how engineered carbon mineralisation systems are enabling large-scale CO₂ capture, storage, and utilisation
- Leveraging cross-sector applications in hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuels for offsetting emissions and drawing down atmospheric CO₂
- Demonstrating the potential for deploying carbon mineralisation solutions in Western Australia and globally
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING CCUS THROUGH MINERALISING CARBON EMISSIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE CARBON CAPTURE SUMMIT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
SCALING CCS: TECHNO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mousa Namavar
SLB
- Reducing storage risks through innovative technologies and approaches, including capacity, containment, and injectivity
- Emphasising the importance of monitoring, measurement, and verification in ensuring long-term storage integrity
- Driving down costs through current commercial solutions and emerging carbon capture technologies
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON CCS DEVELOPMENT AND NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGIES
14:00 - 14:25
SCALING ELECTROFUELS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO AFFORDABLE CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILISATION
Liya Ma
C-UP PtX Pty Ltd
- Introducing C-UP, the world’s first integrated CCU platform designed specifically for e-SAF production
- Comparing techno-economic performance against global systems to highlight competitiveness and innovation
- Outlining a scalable roadmap and its transformative impact on Australia’s emerging green economy
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON COMMERCIALISING E-SAF THROUGH INTEGRATED AND SCALABLE CCU SOLUTIONS
14:30 - 14:55
TURNING CO₂ EMISSIONS INTO VALUE: ECO₂CELL AND THE FUTURE OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CONVERSION
Mohammad Rezaei
GKT
- Achieving electrochemical breakthroughs in catalyst, cell, and membrane design for efficient CO₂ conversion
- Illustrating ECO₂CELL’s role in enabling simultaneous production of liquid and gaseous carbon-based products
- Implementing scalable, modular strategies for various industrial settings using renewable energy
- Connecting technical progress with policy trends, market growth, and industrial decarbonisation goals
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CONVERSION SOLUTIONS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:45
DIRECT AIR CAPTURE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL CO₂ APPLICATIONS
Bjorn Utgard
Skytree
- Supplying localised atmospheric CO₂ for applications in agriculture, beverages, and packaging
- Supporting the shift to circular CO₂ use in emerging sectors like e-fuels and green chemicals
- Pioneering DAC technology in sun-rich, biomass-limited regions through solar and electrolysis integration
- Practical insights from Skytree’s participation in global DAC and Power-to-X initiatives
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION VIA DAC
15:50 - 16:15
CORROSION CHALLENGES IN CO₂ SHIP TRANSPORT
James Kwame
Lloyd's Register
- Highlighting current limitations and regulatory barriers in selecting materials for CO₂ ship containment
- Evaluating CO₂ stream impurities as factors influencing corrosion and material durability
- Developing approaches to operational issues and evolving factors influencing CO₂ specification standards
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR CORROSION IN LIQUEFIED GAS TRANSPORT VIA SHIPS
16:20 - 16:45
BEYOND CAPTURE – UNLOCKING THE OPPORTUNITIES IN INDUSTRIAL CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Mehdi Amjadi
GinSan Solutions Pty Ltd
- Investigating real-world challenges limiting widespread CCUS deployment in industrial sectors
- Demonstrating how modular and scalable solutions improve carbon capture feasibility and integration
- Looking at emerging CO₂ utilisation routes such as e-fuels, materials, and feedstocks
- Sharing practical insights from real projects, policy trends, and actions to future-proof operations
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON POLICY ALIGNMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS IN HARD-TO-ABATE SECTORS
16:50 - 17:15
CONVERTING GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES FOR CCS OPERATIONS
Chris Jones
Kent plc
- Highlighting key modifications required to reverse flow in existing gas production systems
- Defining dehydration specifications and evaluating technologies to protect pipeline integrity
- Addressing design challenges by adapting systems to the unique properties of carbon dioxide
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON MODIFYING FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE CCS CONVERSION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:05
THE CARBON DIOXIDE DISPOSAL CHAIN – FROM CAPTURE TO STORAGE AND MONITORING
Kevin Morrison
IEEFA
- Discussing the interconnected yet distinct steps of the carbon dioxide disposal chain, from capture to injection
- Addressing technical challenges in CO₂ pipelines, shipping logistics, and subsurface injection infrastructure
- Identifying limitations of subsurface storage, including material requirements and uncertainty in CO₂ behaviour
- Examining financial, regulatory, and monitoring gaps impacting the long-term viability of CCS systems
09:05 - 09:10
Q&A SESSION ON CARBON CAPTURE, PIPELINES, STORAGE, MONITORING, VERIFICATION, AND REGULATION
09:10 - 09:35
WHERE DOES THE CAPTURED CO₂ GO?
Antonie du Toit
SEAL Energy
- Introducing geological CO₂ storage and highlighting its significance
- Exploring supercritical CO₂ and its role in efficient storage
- Explaining geological CO₂ trapping mechanisms that ensure long-term storage stability
- Comparing geological CO₂ storage with forestry as a carbon sequestration method
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON GEOLOGICAL CO₂ STORAGE AND TRAPPING MECHANISMS
09:40 - 10:05
CCS EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION – REGULATORY AND POLICY CONSTRAINTS
Helen D'Arcy
Lenmae Pty Ltd
- Sharing key lessons from the Surat Basin CCS Project EIS and firsthand regulatory experience
- Reviewing current Queensland and Commonwealth legislative frameworks and relevant state parallels
- Regulatory and policy constraints impacting CCS exploration, development, and production
- Proposing collaborative approaches and reforms to strengthen stakeholder engagement and update policies
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LEGISLATIVE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES FOR CCS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 10:55
The MOST EFFICIENT CO₂ CAPTURE IN THE WORLD
Gordon Yu
eTouch Innovation Co. Ltd.
- Achieving the world’s highest CO₂ capture efficiency of 95%~100%
- Cost of CO₂ capture at US$10 ～US$20 per ton
- CO₂ capturing while removing VOCs such as PMs, NOx, SOx, and providing clean air
- Saleable chemicals such as soda (Na₂CO3 ) or baking soda (NaHCO3 ) are the direct output of the captured CO₂ (2025); Optional e-Methanol (Green Methanol) will be produced directly from the captured CO₂ (2026)
10:55 - 11:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING MULTI-POLLUTANT CO₂ CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES
11:00 - 11:25
LIQUID CO₂ SHIPPING AND INFRASTRUCTURE INTEROPERABILITY
Katarina Van Der Haar
Wood
- Supporting cross-border CCS value chains in APAC through ship-based liquid CO₂ transport
- Considering interoperable infrastructure, such as shared ships and direct injection systems
- Managing CO₂ impurities efficiently to ensure technical and commercial chain viability
- Competing with emerging low-cost storage hubs in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON CROSS-BORDER CO₂ SHIPPING IN APAC CCS CHAINS
11:30 - 11:55
DECARBONISING DIESEL EMISSIONS VIA CCUS
Raj Bagri
Kapture
- Achieving the world’s lowest cost of CO₂ capture at $40 per tonne
- Decarbonising diesel-powered equipment such as generators, trucks, and mining machinery
- Sequestering CO₂ in a reusable chemical and contributing to circular economy solutions
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIESEL EMISSIONS DECARBONISATION AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY USE CASES
12:00 - 12:25
SIMPLE, SAFE, AND SCALABLE CO₂ TRANSPORTATION
Mikkel Navarro Hansen
DecarbonICE
- World’s first container-based CO₂ transport and reliquefaction system using solid CO₂ for flexible logistics
- Low-CAPEX transport model that leverages existing container networks without dedicated pipelines or cryogenic infrastructure
- Operational and safety advantages of transporting CO₂ in solid form at ambient pressure conditions
- Flexible end-to-end CO₂ delivery pathways with seamless conversion to liquid or gas at destination
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON FLEXIBLE LOW-CAPEX PATHWAYS FOR CO₂ LOGISTICS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE CARBON CAPTURE SUMMIT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
MAKING CO₂ STORAGE INVESTABLE: THE ROLE OF AI IN RISK MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE
Edesio Miranda-Barbosa
Fund&RI
- Machine learning applications in reservoir characterization, injectivity forecasting, and plume migration modelling
- Applying AI to anomaly detection, leakage risk prediction, and monitoring optimization
- Demonstrating digital solutions reducing costs, improving efficiency, and strengthening project bankability
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CONFIDENCE AND VALUE IN CO₂ STORAGE PROJECTS
14:00 - 14:25
MINERAL CARBONATION OF IRON-RICH MINE TAILINGS FOR CO₂ SEQUESTRATION
Mohammad Rezaee
University of Adelaide
- Mineral carbonation pathways enabling stable CO₂ storage within iron-rich mine tailings
- Addressing dissolution, pH adjustment, and carbonation conditions influencing carbonate stability and formation
- Mine waste valorisation opportunities supporting durable carbon storage and resource utilisation
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING MINERAL CARBONATION FOR DURABLE CO₂ STORAGE
14:30 - 14:55
UTILISATION IN BUILDING MATERIALS AND CARBON TRANSFORMATION
Pooria Pasbakhsh
University of Melbourne
- Positioning captured CO₂ as a premium input supporting innovation in next-generation construction materials
- Addressing the performance, durability, and compliance requirements of carbon-infused materials for adoption
- Analysing how industrial carbon capture can support construction decarbonisation through sector integration
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING CARBON UTILIZATION IN CONSTRUCTION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
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