Calcarenite as a possible host rock for CO2 sequestration

R. Y. Makhnenko, J. F. Labuz

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Abstract

Deep saline aquifers have a great potential for geologic carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration and proper assessment of host and cap rock is needed to guarantee that the procedure is safe. Temperatures and pressures at which most of the possible host rocks exist dictate that CO2 is present in a supercritical condition, having both gas and liquid properties. Hence, rock-fluid interaction has to be studied and measurements of poroelastic parameters are necessary. Sandstone formations are mostly considered as the possible host rock. However, in some countries only calcite-rich formations can satisfy the requirements for safe geologic CO2 sequestration. This paper deals with measurements of poroelastic parameters of calcarenite (or Apulian limestone), which is 95-98% calcite. Jacketed and unjacketed hydrostatic compression experiments and undrained plane strain compression tests provided the full set of poroelastic parameters. Additionally, the specific storage coefficient was calculated. Inability to obtain constant values of Skempton B coefficient even at high pore pressures (.-.. 4 MPa) and the decrease in P-wave velocity with water injection revealed partial dissolution of calcarenite in water at high pressures. This phenomenon, as well as the mechanical behavior of rock in contact with supercritical CO2, are currently under consideration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication48th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2014
EditorsJoseph F. Labuz, Emmanuel Detournay, Will Pettitt, Lee Petersen, Ray Sterling
PublisherAmerican Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Pages1096-1101
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781634395236
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event48th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2014: Rock Mechanics Across Length and Time Scales - Minneapolis, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2014Jun 4 2014

Publication series

Name48th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2014
Volume2

Other

Other48th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2014: Rock Mechanics Across Length and Time Scales
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMinneapolis
Period6/1/146/4/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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