Energy Transition
Energy Transition | Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilisation
Geological Storage of CO2
Course Code: EC004
Course Outline:
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Format and Duration:
5 hours
This course provides participants with understanding of geological subsurface CO2 storage volumetrics, CO2 flow in the subsurface away from injector wells, the objective of permanent and safe storage of CO2. It also covers the key issues of reservoir depth, well design, reservoir lithology, reservoir quality, and reservoir architecture. Issues of mineral dissolution under different reservoir conditions are considered.
Training Method
This is a self-paced e-learning course. Learning materials are structured into short sections, each including interactive text and image content, animations, video, and audio. An end of course quiz is scored to provide the learner with their learning progress. Approximately 5 hours learning time.
Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to
- Build awareness of the clastic and carbonate reservoir rocks that can be used to store CO2
- Consider the volumetrics of CO2 storage and storage efficiency
- Consider the effects of mineral dissolution by CO2 under different reservoir conditions
- Be aware of issues encountered in the development of CCS projects
Course Content
CO2 storage volumes and controls on porosity in sandstone reservoirs
Over the duration of this module, we will explore a range of depositional, early diagenetic, and burial diagenetic factors that influence reservoir properties in sandstone reservoirs. As we explore these primary (deposition) and secondary (early and burial diagenesis) factors you will gain an appreciation of the reasons for porosity in sandstone reservoirs. Finally, we will explore the range and types (primary or secondary) of porosity in sandstone reservoirs.
CO2 storage volumes and controls on porosity in carbonate reservoirs
During this module, we will explore a range of depositional, early diagenetic, and burial diagenetic factors that influence reservoir properties in carbonate reservoirs. As we explore these primary (deposition) and secondary (early and burial diagenesis) factors you will gain an appreciation of the reasons carbonate reservoirs tend to have lower porosity than sandstone reservoirs. Finally, we will explore the range and types (primary or secondary) of porosity in carbonate reservoirs.
Risk and rate of mineral dissolution due to CCS: calcite in sandstones and limestones
Over the duration of this module, we will explore the risks and rates of mineral dissolution due to carbon capture and storage. Our focus will be primarily on the dissolution risk of carbonate minerals in sandstones and limestones, but we will also discuss other minerals. We will discuss dissolution modeling and how these techniques can be used to enhance our understanding of CCS project risks. Finally, we will look at some field and lab based examples where dissolution has been caused by CCS.
CO2 storage efficiency
This module will explore the phenomenon known as CO2 storage efficiency. CO2 storage efficiency is a very important parameter that controls how much carbon dioxide can be stored at any given site in the subsurface. We will discuss the factors that affect storage efficiency and how these factors vary in saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields. Finally, we will discuss some methods to determine CO2 storage efficiency.
Accreditation and Certification
CEU: 0.5 Continuing Education Units
PDH: 5 Professional Development Hours
Certificate: Certificate Issued Upon Completion
RPS is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. We comply with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognised internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices.
We issue a Certificate of Attendance which verifies the number of training hours attended. Our courses are generally accepted by most professional licensing boards/associations towards continuing education credits. Please check with your licensing board to determine if the courses and certificate of attendance meet their specific criteria.