Carbon Site Characterization Project

Research Goals

Research Goalsthe objectives of this project are to:

  • evaluate the formation’s potential and regional significance as a carbon storage site for commercial sources
  • improve regional datasets
  • refine best practices for geologic characterization

additionally, this project will:

  • assess the capacity, injectivity, containment system, leakage pathways, risk assessment, well bore management, and produced fluid management to determine suitability for carbon sequestration activities
    • including exploration and analysis of formation waters
  • demonstrate that saline formations below the Energy Park are viable and safe targets for sequestration of a large fraction of the region's CO2 emissions