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https://doi.org/10.5194/se-10-951-2019
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Research article
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27 Jun 2019
Research article |
| 27 Jun 2019
| 27 Jun 2019
Uncertainty in fault seal parameters: implications for CO2 column height retention and storage capacity in geological CO2 storage projects
Johannes M. Miocic
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Freiburg,
Albertstr. 23b, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
Gareth Johnson
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of
Strathclyde, James Weir Building, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK
Clare E. Bond
School of Geosciences, Department of Geology and
Petroleum Geology, Meston Building, Aberdeen University, Aberdeen AB24 3UE,
UK
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- Introduction: Handling uncertainty in the geosciences: identification, mitigation and communication L. Pérez-Díaz et al. 10.5194/se-11-889-2020
- Implications of depth conversion on fault geometries and fault-risk assessment in the Smeaheia CO 2 storage site, northern North Sea N. Holden et al. 10.1144/geoenergy2024-006
- Significance of fault seal in assessing CO 2 storage capacity and containment risks – an example from the Horda Platform, northern North Sea L. Wu et al. 10.1144/petgeo2020-102
- Technical challenges and opportunities of hydrogen storage: A comprehensive review on different types of underground storage G. Leng et al. 10.1016/j.est.2025.115900
- Enabling secure subsurface storage in future energy systems: an introduction J. Miocic et al. 10.1144/SP528-2023-5
- Adsorption of CO2 by a novel zeolite doped amine modified ternary aerogels J. Wang et al. 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113855
- A holistic overview of underground hydrogen storage: Influencing factors, current understanding, and outlook A. Raza et al. 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125636
- An overview of underground energy-related product storage and sequestration R. Schultz et al. 10.1144/SP528-2022-160
- Underground energy-related product storage and sequestration: site characterization, risk analysis and monitoring R. Schultz et al. 10.1144/SP528-2022-66
- Underground hydrogen storage: a review J. Miocic et al. 10.1144/SP528-2022-88
- Structural characterization and across-fault seal assessment of the Aurora CO 2 storage site, northern North Sea N. Holden et al. 10.1144/petgeo2022-036
- Fault interpretation uncertainties using seismic data, and the effects on fault seal analysis: a case study from the Horda Platform, with implications for CO2 storage E. Michie et al. 10.5194/se-12-1259-2021
- Permeability Prediction and Potential Site Assessment for CO2 Storage from Core Data and Well-Log Data in Malay Basin Using Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms M. Arafath et al. 10.1021/acsomega.4c07242
- Long-term integrity of shaly seals in CO2 geo-sequestration sites: An experimental study R. Gholami et al. 10.1016/j.ijggc.2021.103370
- Brine-saturated kaolinite mudrocks preserve capillary sealing to CO2 at high pressure and temperature M. Awad & D. Espinoza 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2025.107396
- Appraisal of CO2 storage potential in compressional hydrocarbon-bearing basins: Global assessment and case study in the Sichuan Basin (China) X. Sun et al. 10.1016/j.gsf.2020.02.008
- The impact of seismic interpretation methods on the analysis of faults: a case study from the Snøhvit field, Barents Sea J. Cunningham et al. 10.5194/se-12-741-2021
- Advancing “Carbon Peak” and “Carbon Neutrality” in China: A Comprehensive Review of Current Global Research on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technology and Its Implications H. Li 10.1021/acsomega.3c06422
- De-risking fault leakage risk and containment integrity for subsurface storage applications K. Bisdom & A. Chan 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109957
- De-risking the energy transition by quantifying the uncertainties in fault stability D. Healy & S. Hicks 10.5194/se-13-15-2022
- Subsurface carbon dioxide and hydrogen storage for a sustainable energy future S. Krevor et al. 10.1038/s43017-022-00376-8
- Leakage risk assessment of a CO2 storage site: A review R. Gholami et al. 10.1016/j.earscirev.2021.103849
- Stress field orientation controls on fault leakage at a natural CO2 reservoir J. Miocic et al. 10.5194/se-11-1361-2020
- Comprehensive Review of Sealant Materials for Leakage Remediation Technology in Geological CO2 Capture and Storage Process D. Zhu et al. 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c04416
- Assessing the predictive capability of the empirical Shale Gouge Ratio–buoyancy pressure calibration: implications for estimating CO 2 column heights P. Bretan 10.1144/SP528-2022-32
- Development and Applications of CO2-Responsive Gels in CO2 Flooding and Geological Storage Y. Ding et al. 10.3390/gels9120936
- Fault seal modelling – the influence of fluid properties on fault sealing capacity in hydrocarbon and CO 2 systems R. Karolytė et al. 10.1144/petgeo2019-126
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Short summary
When carbon dioxide is introduced into the subsurface it will migrate upwards and can encounter faults, which, depending on their hydrogeological properties and composition, can form barriers or pathways for the migrating fluid. We analyse uncertainties associated with these properties in order to better understand the implications for the retention of CO2 in the subsurface. We show that faults that form seals for other fluids may not be seals for CO2, which has implications for storage sites.
When carbon dioxide is introduced into the subsurface it will migrate upwards and can encounter...
