Overview
Transporting carbon dioxide (CO₂) safely and efficiently is a critical part of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain. Differences in CO₂ phase, pressure, and temperature introduce unique technical, operational, and regulatory considerations that must be addressed across transportation modes.
In Carbon Transportation, you’ll examine the fundamental characteristics and properties of CO₂ and how they influence transportation by pipeline, truck, rail, and ship. The course covers technical readiness, benefits, and limitations of each transportation mode, as well as compression, hydraulics, and phase behaviour for gaseous, liquid, and supercritical CO₂. You’ll also explore the regulatory and standards landscape that governs CO₂ transportation in Canada and comparable jurisdictions.
The course is delivered online in a self‑paced format, with access to instructor guidance throughout. You’ll work through structured content, applied assignments, and quizzes that focus on transportation mode selection, operational considerations, and regulatory compliance using realistic carbon transportation scenarios.
By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to explain how CO₂ characteristics affect transportation system design, operation, and maintenance. You’ll be able to assess transportation options, identify technical and regulatory considerations, and contribute informed input to CCS projects where CO₂ movement, safety, and reliability are key factors.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to understand how CO₂ properties influence transportation choices in CCS systems
- work in or alongside operations or maintenance roles related to pipelines or fuel transportation
- are interested in the technical and regulatory considerations of moving gaseous, liquid, or supercritical CO₂
- need applied context for selecting and operating CO₂ transportation methods.
Completion of ENVS 011 Introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage is required before taking this course. No additional education or work experience is required; learners should be comfortable engaging with technical concepts related to fluid properties, transportation systems, and operational safety.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- describe the fundamental characteristics and properties of CO2, including compression and hydraulics, and implications for CO2 transportation
- demonstrate an understanding of the technical readiness, benefits and limitations of CO2 transportation
- outline current and emerging regulations and standards that impact CO2 transportation
- explain the characteristics of carbon gas and compression as it relates to truck and pipeline transportation
- demonstrate an understanding of how to apply knowledge of the transportation of liquid CO2 to the selection, operation and maintenance of appropriate equipment transportation methods
- demonstrate an understanding of how the unique characteristics of supercritical CO2 inform considerations required for pipeline construction, operations and maintenance.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
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Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
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Certificate of Completion
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