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Storage Sites for Carbon Dioxide in the North Sea and Their Particular Characteristics

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  • Sean P. Rigby

    (Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
    Geo-Energy Research Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

  • Ali Alsayah

    (Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
    Geo-Energy Research Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

Abstract

This paper reviews and evaluates work on the structural complexity of the potential carbon dioxide storage sites in the North Sea, including the nature of the reservoir structures, the reservoir rocks, the presence of inter-layers, faults, and fractures, and how these factors influence carbon dioxide capacity. In particular, the review emphasises the significance of studying caprocks in detail, not just the reservoir rock’s carbon dioxide storage capacity. This work also particularly considers reservoir simulation work on North Sea sites and illustrates the importance of using fully coupled flow–geomechanical–geochemical modelling to ensure that complex feedback and synergistic effects are not missed. It includes comparisons with other sites where relevant. It also discusses recent challenges and controversies that have arisen from simulations of sequestration in North Sea reservoirs and the need for comprehensive field data to resolve these issues.

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  • Sean P. Rigby & Ali Alsayah, 2023. "Storage Sites for Carbon Dioxide in the North Sea and Their Particular Characteristics," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-22, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2023:i:1:p:211-:d:1310899
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