A novel sub-seabed CO2 release experiment informing monitoring and impact assessment for geological carbon storage

Taylor, Peter; Stahl, Henrik; Vardy, Mark E.; Bull, Jonathan M.; Akhurst, Maxine; Hauton, Chris; James, Rachael H.; Lichtschlag, Anna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8281-2165; Long, David; Aleynik, Dmitry; Toberman, Matthew; Naylor, Mark; Connelly, Douglas; Smith, David; Sayer, Martin D.J.; Widdicombe, Steve; Wright, Ian C.; Blackford, Jerry. 2015 A novel sub-seabed CO2 release experiment informing monitoring and impact assessment for geological carbon storage. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 38. 3-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.09.007

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.09.007

Abstract/Summary

Carbon capture and storage is a mitigation strategy that can be used to aid the reduction of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. This process aims to capture CO2 from large point-source emitters and transport it to a long-term storage site. For much of Europe, these deep storage sites are anticipated to be sited below the sea bed on continental shelves. A key operational requirement is an understanding of best practice of monitoring for potential leakage and of the environmental impact that could result from a diffusive leak from a storage complex. Here we describe a controlled CO2 release experiment beneath the seabed, which overcomes the limitations of laboratory simulations and natural analogues. The complex processes involved in setting up the experimental facility and ensuring its successful operation are discussed, including site selection, permissions, communications and facility construction. The experimental design and observational strategy are reviewed with respect to scientific outcomes along with lessons learnt in order to facilitate any similar future.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.09.007
ISSN:	17505836
Additional Keywords:	Carbon capture storage; CO2 release; Ecosystem impacts; Climate change mitigation
Date made live:	16 Oct 2014 09:09 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508622

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.09.007

ISSN:

17505836

Additional Keywords:

Carbon capture storage; CO2 release; Ecosystem impacts; Climate change mitigation

Date made live:

16 Oct 2014 09:09 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508622