Abstract
Storage of CO2 in saline aquifers is a viable option for reducing the amount of CO2 released to the atmosphere. This paper provides an overall review of CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers. First, the principles of CO2 sequestration are presented, including CO2 phase behavior, CO2-water-rock interaction, and CO2 trapping mechanisms. Then storage capacity and CO2 injectivity are discussed as the main determinants of the storage potential of saline aquifers. Next, a site section process is addressed considering basin characteristics, reservoir characteristics, and economic and social concerns. Three main procedures are then presented to investigate the suitability of a site for CO2 sequestration, including site screening, detailed site characterization, and pilot field-scale test. The methods for these procedures are also presented, such as traditional site characterization methods, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulation. Finally, some operational aspects of sequestration are discussed, including well type, injection rate, CO2 purity, and injection strategy.
Recommended Citation
F. Yang et al., "Characteristics of CO₂ Sequestration in Saline Aquifers," Petroleum Science, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 83 - 92, China University of Petroleum Beijing, Feb 2010.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-010-0010-3
Department(s)
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Geological storage; Saline aquifer; Screening criteria; Site selection; Storage capacity
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1672-5107
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2010 China University of Petroleum Beijing, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2010
