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9:00 am - 10:00 am - 24 February 2026
Opening Session
10:00 am - 10:30 am - 24 February 2026
Morning Tea Break
Session - CO2CRC CCS Symposium 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - 24 February 2026
Plenary 1 - Confronting Energy Realities
Chair: Dr Matthias Raab
As the world races to build clean energy systems, the complex realities of energy supply cannot be overlooked. While renewables are accelerating, hydrocarbons remain essential, widespread, and continue to grow in use — driven by the energy demands of expanding and developing economies and populations.
As the world races to build clean energy systems, the complex realities of energy supply cannot be overlooked. While renewables are accelerating, hydrocarbons remain essential, widespread, and continue to grow in use — driven by the energy demands of expanding and developing economies and populations.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies offer promise as one of the few viable pathways to reduce emissions while preserving energy security and affordability. Over the past 12 to 18 months, the total number of CCS facilities in the global development pipeline has grown at an unprecedented pace. Australia is a key player, with two fully operational CCS projects (Gorgon and Moomba) and several under development. Yet a widening investment gap threatens to slow progress, with current CCS funding falling well short of what is needed to keep net-zero ambitions on track.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - 24 February 2026
Lunch Break
Session - CO2CRC CCS Symposium 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 24 February 2026
Technical Session 1a - Advancing Capture: Pathways to Deployment
Chairs: Kwong Soon Chan & Paul Webley
Session Highlights:
• Understand new developments in capture technologies.
Session Highlights:
• Understand new developments in capture technologies.
• Direct Air Capture projects and new innovations.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 24 February 2026
Technical Session 1b - Understanding Scale in Reservoir Characterisation
Chairs: Prof. Sally M. Benson & David Bason
Session Highlights:
Session Highlights:
- Topics include how data at different scales can reveal insights into reservoir characterisation, plume migration modelling, and geochemical interactions. Showcasing results from the recent GeoCquest Field Validation (GFV) project.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 24 February 2026
Afternoon Tea Break
Session - CO2CRC CCS Symposium 2026
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - 24 February 2026
Technical Session 2a - Flash Talks
Chairs: Claus Otto & Saw Hong Lim
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - 24 February 2026
Technical Session 2b - Unlocking New Storage Potential Through Optimisation
Chairs: David Tang & Dr Ziqiu Xue
Session Highlights:
Session Highlights:
- Discover innovative approaches to improving injectivity, trapping efficiency and risk reduction frameworks.
- Better understand of CO2 injection behaviour, and techniques to optimise storage performance and long-term containment.
- Showcasing results from the recent GeoCquest Field Validation (GFV) project.
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm - 24 February 2026
Gala Awards Dinner
Session - CO2CRC CCS Symposium 2026
The Gala Awards Dinner is a signature event of the Symposium, recognising and celebrating excellence in the field of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
This distinguished evening brings together leaders from across the sector to honour outstanding achievements and contributions to the advancement of CCS technologies and practices. Set within a sophisticated venue, the evening features a refined dining experience, accompanied by exceptional entertainment.
The Awards Dinner provides a unique opportunity to network with peers, acknowledge industry leadership, and reflect on the progress and innovation shaping the future of CCS. It is a highlight of the program and an evening not to be missed.
Date: Tuesday 24th February 2025
Time: 7:30pm -11:00pm
Location: RACV City Club, Melbourne | Level 17, Ballroom
Cost: $225
Note: This function is NOT included in your conference registration. If you wish to attend, please add this to your registration.
This distinguished evening brings together leaders from across the sector to honour outstanding achievements and contributions to the advancement of CCS technologies and practices. Set within a sophisticated venue, the evening features a refined dining experience, accompanied by exceptional entertainment.
The Awards Dinner provides a unique opportunity to network with peers, acknowledge industry leadership, and reflect on the progress and innovation shaping the future of CCS. It is a highlight of the program and an evening not to be missed.
Date: Tuesday 24th February 2025
Time: 7:30pm -11:00pm
Location: RACV City Club, Melbourne | Level 17, Ballroom
Cost: $225
Note: This function is NOT included in your conference registration. If you wish to attend, please add this to your registration.