Course on Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X
Online course of 300 h in life cycle assessment in Power-to-X. 6 modules covering ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and openLCA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X — studying from the United Kingdom
Energy engineering in the United Kingdom spans offshore wind, nuclear, gas, grid infrastructure and energy storage, with regional hubs in Aberdeen, Teesside, Humberside and the South West. The transition to net zero drives investment in transmission and distribution networks, renewable generation and digital grid management. Operators such as National Grid, SSE and Scottish Power employ engineers in planning, operations and asset management. The energy regulator Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator shape market rules and system planning.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £373 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to energy and networks engineering qualifications?
In the UK, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Institute are the main professional bodies for energy and networks, and the Engineering Council handles chartered registration. Regulation of the sector is by Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for the relevant body and employers to decide.
Do UK energy and network operators value private online qualifications?
UK energy utilities, network operators and grid contractors typically hire on the basis of competence, safety training, professional registration and project experience. A private qualification may support your profile, but its relevance is decided by each employer. Demonstrated practical work and progress towards professional registration usually matter most.
How does online study fit a UK working life, and what about funding?
Programmes are fully online, so you can study around your UK job and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor job-related training, which varies by employer. Check the programme hours and funding options before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the methodology of ISO 14040 and 14044 to Power-to-X chains.
Build life cycle inventories for hydrogen and its derivatives.
Assess environmental impacts using recognised characterisation methods.
Quantify uncertainty through sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo.
Calculate emissions of RFNBO fuels according to the European methodology.
Compare Power-to-X systems with fossil fuel reference alternatives.
Draft an LCA report that complies with international standards.
Who it's for
- Life cycle analyst who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Sustainability consultant who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Environmental engineer in energy projects who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Fuel certification technician who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Decarbonisation researcher who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Environmental reporting manager who wants to specialise in Life Cycle Assessment in Power-to-X.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the renewable energy sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14040
- ISO 14044
- ISO 14067
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- ISO/TS 19870
- EN 15804
- Recommendation (EU) 2021/2279 on the Environmental Footprint
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Phases of LCA according to ISO 14040 and ISO 140441.2Definition of the goal and scope1.3Functional unit in Power-to-X systems1.4System boundaries from cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave1.5Allocation procedures and system expansion1.6Attributional versus consequential LCA1.7ecoinvent databases and data quality1.8Impact categories and characterisation methods1.9Critical review and communication of results1.10Workshop: defining the scope of a hydrogen LCA
2.1Electricity mix, PPAs and guarantees of origin2.2Electrolyser inventory and critical materials2.3Wind and solar photovoltaic renewable infrastructure2.4CO₂ capture and its energy inventory2.5Synthesis of methanol, ammonia and kerosene2.6Transport, storage and distribution2.7Water consumption and desalination2.8End of life and equipment recycling2.9Primary data versus generic data2.10Laboratory: inventory modelling in openLCA
3.1Global warming potential GWP1003.2Acidification, eutrophication and ozone formation3.3Depletion of mineral and metal resources3.4Water use and water scarcity with AWARE3.5ReCiPe method and Environmental Footprint3.6Hydrogen leakage and its indirect global warming potential3.7Contribution analysis and hotspots3.8Comparison with fossil fuel reference systems3.9Carbon footprint according to ISO 140673.10Practice: impact assessment of e-methanol
4.1Sources of uncertainty in Power-to-X4.2Monte Carlo simulation in LCA4.3Prospective scenario analysis4.4Prospective LCA and decarbonisation of the mix4.5Sensitivity to electrolyser load hours4.6Interpretation of ranges and robustness4.7Visualising results for decision-making4.8Common errors in published studies4.9Review of reference studies4.10Case study: 2030 and 2050 scenarios for green ammonia
5.1Methodology for calculating emissions under RED III5.2Delegated Regulation on RFNBOs and recycled carbon fuels5.3Emission reduction threshold of 70 %5.4Environmental product declarations5.5European taxonomy and hydrogen criteria5.6CertifHy and ISCC certification schemes5.7IPHE methodology for hydrogen5.8Third-party verification5.9Corporate reporting and product LCA5.10Case study: verification of the RFNBO threshold
6.1Selection of the system and functional unit6.2Collection of the inventory6.3Modelling in LCA software6.4Environmental impact assessment6.5Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis6.6Comparison with fossil alternatives6.7Conclusions and recommendations6.8Report compliant with ISO 140446.9Written report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is openLCA, SimaPro, GaBi (Sphera LCA for Experts), Brightway2, ecoinvent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real comparative LCA procedures for renewable hydrogen and methane reforming, Monte Carlo analysis of the footprint of a synthetic fuel, and verification of the RFNBO emission reduction threshold. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the methodology of ISO 14040 and 14044 to Power-to-X chains.
Build life cycle inventories for hydrogen and its derivatives.
Assess environmental impacts using recognised characterisation methods.
Quantify uncertainty through sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo.
Calculate emissions of RFNBO fuels according to the European methodology.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time employment.
Work is carried out with openLCA, SimaPro, GaBi (Sphera LCA for Experts), Brightway2, ecoinvent. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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