The CO2 Storage, Modeling, Analytics, and Risk Reduction Technology (CO2-SMART) is a planned National Science Foundation’s Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC), proposed by the University of Southern California and the Pennsylvania State University. CO2-SMART aims to bring together industry, government and academic stakeholders from the energy, environment, and technology sectors to create a research center addressing high-priority pre-competitive research, workforce training, and outreach needs to enable the large-scale deployment of geologic CO2 storage. Some of the key objectives of the center include:
- De-Risking geologic CO2 storage projects through technological advancement
- Evaluating and incorporating new CO2 storage economic/regulatory frameworks
- Accelerating impact and tech-transfer by collaborative engagement with industry
- Leveraging AI and data science for improved automation and decision support
- Developing and training next-generation leaders for CO2 storage implementation
- Increasing public awareness/acceptance of CO2 storage via education & outreach
Planning Meeting: September 12-13, 2023, USC Hotel in Los Angeles.
Registration for the Planning Meeting is now closed! View the Planning Meeting Agenda here!
View general information about the venue, accommodation, and dining options here!
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