Best Practices for Modeling and Simulation of CO2 Storage
Modeling is the collation of subsurface data into a three-dimensional representation of the subsurface geology and hydrogeology of a CO2 storage site and surrounding area. Simulation refers to the process of using specialized software to create quantitative predictions of the dynamic effects of CO2 injection, including migration of CO2 and other formation fluids, pressure and temperature behavior, and the long-term fate of injected CO2 within the modeled volume. Best practices are proposed on modeling and simulation application to two types of CO2 storage projects: deep saline formations and associated storage resulting from enhanced oil recovery projects.View/Download Document