An overview of underground energy-related product storage and sequestration

Richard A. Schultz, Niklas Heinemann, Birgit Horváth, John Wickens, Johannes M. Miocic, Oladipupo Oluwatoyin Babarinde, Wenzhuo Cao, Paolo Capuano, Thomas A. Dewers, Maurice Dusseault, Katriona Edlmann, Raven A. Goswick, Aliakbar Hassanpouryouzband, Taha Husain, Wencheng Jin, Jingyao Meng, Seunghee Kim, Fatemeh Molaei, Tosin Odunlami, Umesh PrasadQinghua Lei, Brandon A. Schwartz, José M. Segura, Hamed Soroush, Samuel Voegeli, Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Haitao Yu, Qi Zhao

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Abstract

Storage of energy-related products in the geological subsurface provides reserve capacity, resilience, and security to the energy supply chain. Sequestration of energy-related products ensures long-term isolation from the environment and, for CO2, a reduction in atmospheric emissions. Both porous-rock media and engineered caverns can provide the large storage volumes needed for energy security and supply-chain resilience today and in the future. Methods for site characterization and modelling, monitoring, and inventory verification have been developed and deployed to identify and mitigate geological threats and hazards such as induced seismicity and loss of containment. Broader considerations such as life-cycle analysis, environment, social and governance (ESG) impact and effective engagement with stakeholders can reduce project uncertainty and cost while promoting sustainability during the ongoing energy transition toward net-zero or low-carbon economies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)15-35
Number of pages21
JournalGeological Society Special Publication
Volume528
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 30 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Geology

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