Carbon Capture and Storage: Protecting Freshwater Resources
The keys to water resource protection during carbon capture and storage include detailed site characterization, sound well construction and operation protocols, and comprehensive monitoring and mitigation strategies. Good site selection based on a detailed characterization of the subsurface geology at the storage site is the first line of defense in preventing unwanted migration of the CO2 and formation brines. Through the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is conducting comprehensive research to determine best practices to ensure that 1) the geologic formation of interest has sufficient capacity to store the desired volume of CO2 and 2) the characteristics (e.g., permeability) and number of seals (e.g., shale layers) between the storage unit and the targeted water resources are sufficient to contain the CO2.View/Download Document
Event/Meeting Information
PCOR Partnership 2014 Annual Membership Meeting
9/16/2014
Denver, CO