Geoscience Services for Carbon Capture Storage (CCS)
Geoscience services in the CCS or sometime used as CCUS incorporating utilization are essential for the successful identification, development, and management of carbon storage sites. This would help ensure safe and effective carbon storage by providing critical data and analysis throughout the lifecycle of a project. Key areas to investigate are:
Site Characterization
Seismic Surveys: Used to map underground formations and identify suitable storage sites.
Geological Mapping: Detailed mapping of geological structures to assess the potential of subsurface formations for CO2 storage.
Petrophysical Analysis: Evaluation of rock properties such as porosity and permeability to determine storage capacity.
Storage Capacity and Injectivity Assessment
Core Analysis: Examining core samples to understand physical and chemical properties of the reservoir rock.
Formation Testing: Conducting tests to measure the injectivity and pressure behavior of the formation.
Reservoir Modeling: Creating detailed models to predict how CO2 will behave in the storage reservoir over time.
Monitoring and Verification
Baseline Monitoring: Establishing baseline data to compare against future measurements.
Continuous Monitoring: Using sensors and tools to monitor CO2 migration and detect any leaks.
Microseismic Monitoring: Detecting small-scale seismic events to ensure the integrity of the storage site.
Environmental and Risk Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Evaluating potential environmental effects and developing mitigation plans.
Risk Assessment: Identifying and managing potential risks associated with CO2 storage.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that projects meet environmental and safety regulations.
Consulting and Advisory Services
Technical Feasibility Studies: Assessing the technical viability of proposed CCUS projects.
Economic Analysis: Evaluating the economic feasibility and financial impacts of carbon capture projects.
Strategic Planning: Developing strategies for the implementation and management of CCUS projects.