CCUS, from challenge to opportunity
The main objective of this degree is to offer specialised training in the technological sector of the capture, storage, transport and main uses of CO₂, aimed at professionals in the energy sector, chemistry, or the use of subsoil resources and the environment, as well as postgraduate students who wish to specialise in industrial decarbonisation.
In the coming years, CCUS technologies will experience an increase in the volume of investment by Europe, and a growth in the demand for employment of profiles specialised in this area.
In addition, this exclusive programme is supported by the knowledge of both the academic director and the alliances with leading companies specialised in the CCUS value chain that are developed in each of the modules of the course programme, which will collaborate in the delivery of the course and in the subsequent professional development of the students.
In a world where the fight against climate change is urgent, CO₂ Capture, Transport, Uses and Geological Storage (CCUS) technologies emerge as essential pillars for achieving climate neutrality.
This comprehensive course will provide you with the technical, economic and strategic tools to lead CCUS projects from design to safe and sustainable implementation.
Nebrija University offers this specialised training in the technological sector of capture, transport, storage and main uses of CO₂, both to professionals in the energy sector, chemistry, or the use of subsoil and environmental resources, as well as to postgraduate students who wish to specialise in industrial decarbonisation.
Key Modules
The programme addresses CO₂ capture through leading technologies: chemical absorption with amines, membranes, cryogenics and oxy-combustion, integrating their application in industrial plants with cost and efficiency analysis. It then explores Safe Transport through pipeline networks and maritime transport, with emphasis on risk management and international regulations such as ISO/TC 265.
In Innovative Uses of CO₂, the manufacture of e-fuels, polymers and mineralised concretes is studied, assessing their scalability and emerging markets. Finally, the Deep Geological Storage module covers site selection (saline aquifers, depleted reservoirs), seismic monitoring, computational simulation (with PETREL or Eclipse software), legal frameworks and social acceptance, with reference to flagship projects such as Sleipner in Norway.
Why is this programme crucial today?
CCUS technologies are key to achieving net zero emissions targets in industry and, in the coming years, they will experience an increase in the volume of investment from Europe and a growth in demand for specialised profiles.
The IPCC and the EU stress that without CCUS, the Paris Agreement targets are unattainable. Industrial sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as cement, steel and chemicals, require these solutions to reduce emissions. Moreover, the circular carbon economy transforms CO₂ into strategic resources, such as synthetic fuels or advanced materials, creating new business models.
With Técnicas Reunidas
With more than 60 years of history, Técnicas Reunidas has designed and managed the construction of more than 1,000 industrial plants in more than 50 countries.
Collaborating companies
Why study the Executive Master's Degree in CO₂ Recovery?
Practical and Applied Methodology
The programme is distinguished by its practical approach, which transcends theory. Students learn by solving real CCUS implementation cases and performing geological storage feasibility simulations. This ensures that professionals gain tangible experience and are ready to face the challenges of the sector.
Multidisciplinary Faculty
The course brings together a faculty of passionate practitioners and academics. The interaction between engineers, geologists, chemists and other professionals in the classroom creates a unique ecosystem of debate and networking, enriching the perspective on CCUS projects.
Integral Vision of CCUS Projects
The programme is not limited to engineering. It trains students to understand that a CCUS project is a challenge that encompasses economic, regulatory and social dimensions. This holistic view is crucial to successfully lead the energy transition and deploy technologies with real and viable impact.
Practical and Applied Methodology
The programme is distinguished by its practical approach, which transcends theory. Students learn by solving real CCUS implementation cases and performing geological storage feasibility simulations. This ensures that professionals gain tangible experience and are ready to face the challenges of the sector.
Multidisciplinary Faculty
The course brings together a faculty of passionate practitioners and academics. The interaction between engineers, geologists, chemists and other professionals in the classroom creates a unique ecosystem of debate and networking, enriching the perspective on CCUS projects.
Integral Vision of CCUS Projects
The programme is not limited to engineering. It trains students to understand that a CCUS project is a challenge that encompasses economic, regulatory and social dimensions. This holistic view is crucial to successfully lead the energy transition and deploy technologies with real and viable impact.
"Each session is a forum for discussion with exceptional students: from engineers who want to reorient their careers towards sustainability, to geologists and chemists with a clear vision for the future. The challenge and motivation in the classroom is palpable. We use a 'learning by doing' methodology, with real CCUS implementation cases and geological storage feasibility simulations, which force students to apply what they learn in a real context."
Programme
The student must take 210 hours
More Academic Information
The training programme associated with the course aims to prepare the new generation of professional experts in CCUS technologies, providing them with the necessary tools to have sufficient competences and to stand out in the labour market in this field.
- To promote the development and implementation of CCUS technologies.
- To know and understand the main technical solutions in the value chain of CCUS technologies.
- Acquire knowledge to assess different technical solutions for different case studies.
- Promote the necessary regulatory development
- Promote the development of business models for different scenarios
- To serve as a basis and reference for the development of future undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes.
- Facilitate networking with companies and professionals in CCUS technologies.
Quality
Qualification: Executive Master's Degree in CO₂ Recovery
Campus: Polytechnic and Social Sciences in Madrid-Princesa
Type of teaching: Hybrid
Languages: Spanish and English
Duration: 210 hours
Academic year in which it was implemented: 2025/26
Employability
Energy and Industry Sector
- Oil & Gas companies: Companies such as Repsol, Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, etc., are investing heavily in decarbonisation projects. They need specialists to develop and manage CO₂ capture projects in their refineries and plants.
- Power generation sector: Companies operating thermal power plants (gas or coal) seeking to reduce their emissions to comply with regulations.
- Decarbonisable heavy industry: Cement, steel, chemical and ceramics companies, which are major emitters and have few alternatives to eliminate their emissions beyond CCUS.
Consulting and Engineering Firms
- Environmental and energy consultancies: Advice to companies and governments on decarbonisation strategies, feasibility of CCUS projects and life cycle analysis.
- Engineering companies: Design, development and management of engineering projects to implement CO₂ capture, transport and storage systems.
Public Management and Regulatory Agencies
- Environmental and energy consultancies: Advice to companies and governments on decarbonisation strategies, feasibility of CCUS projects and life cycle analysis.
- Engineering companies: Design, development and management of engineering projects to implement CO₂ capture, transport and storage systems.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Technology start-ups: Developing new solutions for capture (e.g. more efficient absorbent materials), utilisation (e.g. conversion of CO₂ into chemicals or fuels) or storage monitoring.
- Venture Capital: Advising on investment in emerging climate and energy technologies.
Financial and Insurance Sector
- Banks and investment funds: Risk analysis and investment opportunities in energy transition projects, often involving CCUS technologies.
- Insurers: Assessment and management of risks associated with CO₂ geological storage projects.
Energy and Industry Sector
- Oil & Gas companies: Companies such as Repsol, Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, etc., are investing heavily in decarbonisation projects. They need specialists to develop and manage CO₂ capture projects in their refineries and plants.
- Power generation sector: Companies operating thermal power plants (gas or coal) seeking to reduce their emissions to comply with regulations.
- Decarbonisable heavy industry: Cement, steel, chemical and ceramics companies, which are major emitters and have few alternatives to eliminate their emissions beyond CCUS.
Consulting and Engineering Firms
- Environmental and energy consultancies: Advice to companies and governments on decarbonisation strategies, feasibility of CCUS projects and life cycle analysis.
- Engineering companies: Design, development and management of engineering projects to implement CO₂ capture, transport and storage systems.
Public Management and Regulatory Agencies
- Environmental and energy consultancies: Advice to companies and governments on decarbonisation strategies, feasibility of CCUS projects and life cycle analysis.
- Engineering companies: Design, development and management of engineering projects to implement CO₂ capture, transport and storage systems.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Technology start-ups: Developing new solutions for capture (e.g. more efficient absorbent materials), utilisation (e.g. conversion of CO₂ into chemicals or fuels) or storage monitoring.
- Venture Capital: Advising on investment in emerging climate and energy technologies.
Financial and Insurance Sector
- Banks and investment funds: Risk analysis and investment opportunities in energy transition projects, often involving CCUS technologies.
- Insurers: Assessment and management of risks associated with CO₂ geological storage projects.