Development Of An MVA Plan For A Potential CCS Project At Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
The PCOR Partnership and Spectra Energy Transmission (SET) are investigating the feasibility of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to mitigate CO2 emissions produced by SETs Fort Nelson Gas Plant (FNGP) in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. If a CCS project is determined to be feasible, the CO2 will be injected into a deep saline carbonate formation. Baseline characterization data have been collected on potential injection target and sealing formations and used to create static petrophysical models of potential CO2 storage reservoirs and conduct dynamic simulation modeling of potential injection scenarios. The baseline data and initial modeling results were then used to conduct a risk assessment of potential operational scenarios. While a final injection strategy has not yet been determined, a draft monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) plan has been developed using assumptions based on those previous characterization, modeling, and risk assessment efforts. The draft MVA plan covers the surface, near-surface, and deep subsurface environments in the area of FNGP and includes specific technologies, spatial locations of measurements, a monitoring schedule, and baseline data necessary to address critical project risk and regulatory requirements and identify any deviations from expected conditions in a timely manner. The projects integrated philosophy of geologic characterization, modeling, and risk assessment will ensure that MVA strategies remain fit for purpose and cost-effective. The key elements of the proposed draft Fort Nelson MVA plan have been considered and presented in the context of how they individually and/or collectively address the guidelines enumerated in the Canadian Standards Association standard for geologic storage of CO2.;View/Download Document
Event/Meeting Information
12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies
10/5/2014
Austin, TX