Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The objectives and goals of the proposed Center of Technology Innovation in Carbon Capture and Sequestration include:

· Enhancing scientific and technological understanding of carbon capture and sequestration.

· Developing strategic technology initiatives in the area of carbon capture and sequestration.

· Promoting university-industry research collaboration and technology transfer related to carbon capture and sequestration.

· Enhancing infrastructure for research and education of CCS including facilities, instrumentation and partnerships.

· Strengthening university research and science and engineering education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

· Developing and implementing best practices for carbon sequestration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

· Developing creative roles for large as well as small firms to share the development of the technologies of carbon capture and

Sequestration

· Developing a culture of discovery and innovation related to CCS in the academic environment.

· Creating, developing and enhancing capacities that are capable of transforming fundamental research to commercial products.

· Investigating the Economic and Social impact of the implementation of Carbon capture & Sequestration in KSA