Alan Bryant will provide a comprehensive overview of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) measurement systems, detailing the journey from source to sequestration or utilization. It will address the diverse requirements of stakeholders, including EPA permit guidelines, pipeline and reservoir integrity, custody transfer, and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) accounting. The presentation will highlight the roles of measurement teams in maintenance, operations surveillance, and project execution, involving vendors and suppliers. It will delve into the unique challenges posed by CO2's physical properties, the stringent uncertainty requirements demanded by multiple stakeholders, and the implications for reporting, auditing, and adherence to regulations. The presentation will also touch upon the evolving CDR protocols that define the 'high integrity CDR' market and the ongoing work by API and DNV in shaping measurement standards and technology. Special focus will be given to Coriolis mass measurement and the challenges associated with volumetric flow measurement, setting the stage for a discussion on the future directions of CCUS measurement. Analytical measurements for CO2 purity and impurities will also be discussed.
Alan Bryant has spent a 32-year career in the Oil and Gas Industry after receiving degrees in engineering from Arkansas State University and a MSEE in Analog Electronics from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is currently and engineer with the Oxy Oil and Gas Central Automation Team supporting projects, business unit automation teams, HES, and corporate standards. Alan is currently supporting Oxy's Direct Air Capture project in South Texas, USA.