Strategic Programme
Meet leaders in ccs space
Keynote Speaker
Ryuta Kitamura
Director General, CCS Project Department, Energy Business Unit
Jogmec Keynote Title: JOGMEC’s Initiative toward CCS Business Development
Invited Speaker
Diane Labregere
Principal Consultant in CO2 Storage
DNV Presentation Title: CO2 Storage Certification against ISO 2794
Panel 1: CCS Legislation and Policies
Monday, 30 June 2025
About the session:
Both the public and private sector have an extremely relevant role to play. In particular, Regulators are expected to not only ensure an attractive business ecosystem to incentivize private investments, but most importantly to create the right safety standards and framework are in place to ensure CO2 storage is permanently stored in the right geological site.Hear from our panel speakers as they dive into the discussion on regulations and policy development in enabling CCS projects.
Moderator
Prof. Vikram Vishal
Professor and Convener
National Centre of Excellence in CCUS, IIT Bombay
Panel 2: CCS Projects "Implementation and Challenges" - The Operator's Perspective
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
About the session:
This panel session offers a firsthand look into the realities of deploying Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. Hear directly from experienced operators as they discuss the challenges they’ve faced in bringing CCS projects from concept to reality. Gain valuable insights into crucial aspects like project execution, technology selection, regulatory hurdles, cost management, and community engagement. The session will provide a practical understanding of the CCS project lifecycle from an operator’s perspective, highlighting key lessons learned and best practices for successful implementation. Expect candid discussions, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways for anyone involved in the CCS value chain.
Moderator
M Zahid Zamanshah
Manager (CCS Storage Development Plan)
PETRONAS CMD
Panel Speakers
Mark Holst
Business Opportunity Manager for CCS, Asia Pacific
Shell
Yohei Kawahara
Project Manager, BIGST
ENEOS Xplora
Pierre Germain
Head of CCS Business Development
TotalEnergies
Frans Silitonga
Area Development Manager (Tangguh)
BP
Panel 3: Overcoming CCS Challenges - Service Company Perspectives
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
About the session:
This panel session dives deep into the critical role service companies play in overcoming the hurdles of CCS deployment. Experts from leading service providers will share their perspectives on tackling technological challenges, optimizing project efficiency, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Gain insights into the latest innovations in CCS technology, including capture, transport, and storage solutions. The session will explore how service companies are collaborating with operators and other stakeholders to drive CCS project success, from site characterization and risk assessment to monitoring and verification. Expect a dynamic discussion on the evolving CCS landscape and the service industry’s contributions to a sustainable energy future.
Moderator
Antonio Dimabuyu
Executive Director, Upstream Technical Research
S&P Global
Panel Speaker
Malcolm Kent
Head of Carbon Storage Global Strategy
Viridien
**This page is updated as of 10 April 2025. More speakers are to be confirmed soon.
