Advances in CO2 injection and monitoring technologies for improved safety and efficiency in CCS projects
1 The Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
2 Senior Petrophysicist, Shell Deep water, Gulf of Mexico. USA.
3 SHEVAL Engineering Services Limited, Nigeria.
4 Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria.
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International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology, 2024, 02(01), 031–040.
Article DOI: 10.56355/ijfret.2024.2.1.0020
Publication history:
Received on 17 July 2024; revised on 26 August 2024; accepted on 29 August 2024
Abstract:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a critical technology for mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recent advancements in CO2 injection and monitoring technologies have significantly enhanced the efficiency and safety of CCS projects. Innovations such as supercritical CO2 injection, intelligent injection systems, and foamed CO2 have improved the storage capacity and distribution within geological formations. Monitoring technologies like time-lapse (4D) seismic monitoring, satellite imaging, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), and chemical tracers provide high-resolution, real-time data, ensuring the secure containment of CO2. Continuous technological development is vital for overcoming existing challenges and reducing costs associated with CCS projects. It also plays a crucial role in building public trust, securing regulatory approval, and ensuring long-term environmental safety. By advancing these technologies, CCS can become more economically viable and scalable, making it an integral part of global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. The role of CCS in combating climate change is substantial, offering a complementary solution to renewable energy initiatives. With ongoing innovations and strategic investments, CCS has the potential to significantly reduce industrial CO2 emissions, contributing to a sustainable and low-carbon future. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a critical technology for mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recent advancements in CO2 injection and monitoring technologies have significantly enhanced the efficiency and safety of CCS projects. Innovations such as supercritical CO2 injection, intelligent injection systems, and foamed CO2 have improved the storage capacity and distribution within geological formations. Monitoring technologies like time-lapse (4D) seismic monitoring, satellite imaging, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), and chemical tracers provide high-resolution, real-time data, ensuring the secure containment of CO2. Continuous technological development is vital for overcoming existing challenges and reducing costs associated with CCS projects. It also plays a crucial role in building public trust, securing regulatory approval, and ensuring long-term environmental safety. By advancing these technologies, CCS can become more economically viable and scalable, making it an integral part of global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. The role of CCS in combating climate change is substantial, offering a complementary solution to renewable energy initiatives. With ongoing innovations and strategic investments, CCS has the potential to significantly reduce industrial CO2 emissions, contributing to a sustainable and low-carbon future. Robust regulatory frameworks and public engagement are essential to maximize its impact.
Keywords:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS); CO2 injection; Monitoring technologies; Climate change mitigation; Supercritical CO2; Real-time data analysis
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