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Suitability Evaluation of Site-Level CO 2 Geo-Storage in Saline Aquifers of Ying–Qiong Basin, South China Sea

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  • Jin Liao

    (Hainan Branch of CNOOC Limited, Haikou 570100, China)

  • Cai Li

    (Hainan Branch of CNOOC Limited, Haikou 570100, China)

  • Qihui Yang

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Aixia Sun

    (Hainan Branch of CNOOC Limited, Haikou 570100, China)

  • Guangze Song

    (Hainan Branch of CNOOC Limited, Haikou 570100, China)

  • Joaquin Couchot

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Aohan Jin

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Quanrong Wang

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

Abstract

CO 2 geo-storage is a promising approach in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and controlling global temperature rise. Although numerous studies have reported that offshore saline aquifers have greater storage potential and safety, current suitability evaluation models for CO 2 geo-storage primarily focus on onshore saline aquifers, and site-level evaluations for offshore CO 2 geo-storage remain unreported. In this study, we propose a framework to evaluate the site-level offshore CO 2 geo-storage suitability with a multi-tiered indicator system, which considers three types of factors: engineering geology, storage potential, and socio-economy. Compared to the onshore CO 2 geo-storage suitability evaluation models, the proposed indicator system considers the unique conditions of offshore CO 2 geo-storage, including water depth, offshore distance, and distance from drilling platforms. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation (FCE) methods were integrated and applied to the analysis of the Ying–Qiong Basin, South China Sea. The results indicated that the average suitability score in the Yinggehai Basin (0.762) was higher than that in the Qiongdongnan Basin (0.691). This difference was attributed to more extensive fault development in the Qiongdongnan Basin, suggesting that the Yinggehai Basin is more suitable for CO 2 geo-storage. In addition, the DF-I reservoir in the Yinggehai Basin and the BD-A reservoir in the Qiongdongnan Basin were selected as the optimal CO 2 geo-storage targets for the two sub-basins, with storage potentials of 1.09 × 10 8 t and 2.40 × 10 7 t, respectively. This study advances the methodology for assessing site-level potential of CO 2 geo-storage in offshore saline aquifers and provides valuable insights for engineering applications and decision-making in future CO 2 geo-storage projects in the Ying–Qiong Basin.

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  • Jin Liao & Cai Li & Qihui Yang & Aixia Sun & Guangze Song & Joaquin Couchot & Aohan Jin & Quanrong Wang, 2025. "Suitability Evaluation of Site-Level CO 2 Geo-Storage in Saline Aquifers of Ying–Qiong Basin, South China Sea," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-17, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:13:p:3388-:d:1689050
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