Carbon Capture Utilization
and Sequestration
and Sequestration
What is CCUS?
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a set of technologies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from large point sources—such as power plants, industrial facilities, or even directly from the air.
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Utilized in various processes, such as in the production of synthetic fuels, chemicals, minerals, or building materials; - Stored permanently in deep underground geological formations, such as depleted oil and gas fields or saline aquifers.
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Why ССUS?
CCUS is widely recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an essential component of the global effort to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. This strategy is especially relevant for Kazakhstan, given its industry-driven economy and significant CO₂ emissions from energy and resource-intensive sectors. As the country targets carbon neutrality by 2060, CCUS offers a practical and scalable pathway to reduce emissions without compromising economic development.
Among different utilization strategies, our team focuses on the CO₂-EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) method. This method involves injecting captured CO₂ into oil reservoirs to increase oil production while simultaneously storing CO₂ underground. It presents a dual benefit: boosting resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
CCUS is widely recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an essential component of the global effort to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. This strategy is especially relevant for Kazakhstan, given its industry-driven economy and significant CO₂ emissions from energy and resource-intensive sectors. As the country targets carbon neutrality by 2060, CCUS offers a practical and scalable pathway to reduce emissions without compromising economic development.
Among different utilization strategies, our team focuses on the CO₂-EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) method. This method involves injecting captured CO₂ into oil reservoirs to increase oil production while simultaneously storing CO₂ underground. It presents a dual benefit: boosting resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
CCUS Team Members
all questions and inquiries to reza.khoramian@nu.edu.kz
- Abdullah Rasheed Qureshi, PhDPhD in Mining & Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Reza Khoramian, MSc4th Year PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, NU
- 2nd Year MSc Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, NU
- Sultan Konkabayev, BSc1st Year MSc Student in Petroleum Engineering, NU
Recent Publications of CCUS Team
all questions related to publications and collaborations to woojin.lee@nu.edu.kz
CO2 foam; Foam stability; Salinity tolerance; Micromodel
Enhanced oil recovery
Enhanced oil recovery
Saline aquifers; Carbonate rock dissolution; Wettability alteration; Oil-wet surfaces; Water-wet systems; Nanoparticle treatment
Net-zero; Mixed integer linear programming; Multi-objective optimization; CCS hubs
Enhanced oil recovery; Carbonized ZIF-67; Wettability alteration; Emulsification; Polymer adsorption;
Polymer injectivity problems
Polymer injectivity problems
To join CCUS Team,
send us your CV and a brief letter of intent
