Integrated Analysis of Geomechanical Factors for Geologic CO2 Storage in the Midwestern United States

J.R. Sminchak, Ola Babarinde, Neeraj Gupta

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Abstract

Many deep saline rock formations have the capacity for large-scale CO2 storage in the Midwestern United States. However, geomechanical factors are not well characterized throughout the region. In this project, subsurface geomechanical conditions were described based on geologic structures, geomechanical core tests, geophysical log analysis, fracture breakdown pressure data from oil and gas wells, and the spatial arrangement of deep saline rock formations suitable for CO2 storage. The research focused on portraying regional variations of these factors, fracture patterns in key intervals, and their impact on design and operation of CO2 injection wells and the storage process.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3267-3272
Number of pages6
JournalEnergy Procedia
Volume114
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2017

Keywords

  • ISGS
  • stress
  • CO storage
  • characterization
  • fractures
  • geomechanics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy

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