Analysis of prospects for long-term placement of carbon dioxide in the sediments of the Moscow syneclise
https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2023-8-1-12-22
Abstract
Background. The crucial part of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology implementation is the selection process of geological bodies suitable for the safe and efficient storage of a required amount of CO2 for an unlimited period of time. According to the worldwide experience of CO2 capture and storage projects mature field, extensive aquifers, aquifers of oil and gas fields and other objects are used for CO2 injection and storage. The choice of either option is associated with a number of challenges and uncertainties, so all major CCS projects include a substantial quantity of research.
Survey licenses began to be issued in Russia in 2021 for the purpose of geological evaluation and estimation of the potential related to the storage of greenhouse gases, including CO2. In the article, the geological prospects of CO2 storage are considered in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation, where a significant number of CO2 emitters (especially metallurgy and power plants) with emissions rated at 5 million tons per year or more are located.
The purpose of this work is to assess the possibility and risks linked to CO2 injection in the Moscow syneclise and adjacent areas.
Materials and methods. The criteria and recommendations given in ISO 27914 standard and experience gained in CCUS projects, both operating and under development worldwide, were used for the selection of geological bodies and the evaluation of efficiency and safety. Regional geological data from Central Federal District sheets and information on underground gas storage facilities in the region were used.
Results. Several prospective formations for CO2 injection and storage were found compliant with the criteria and main risks for this area were determined based on the analysis of currently available geological data.
Conclusion. In study was made preliminary conclusions about the possibilities of carbon dioxide storage in Moscow Syneclise rocks, as well as to identify topics of further research to remove the most significant uncertainties in the use of CCS technology
About the Authors
M. G. DymochkinaRussian Federation
Mariia G. Dymochkina — Cand. Sci. (Techn.), Lead expert
75-79 letter D, Moika river emb., 190000, Saint Petersburg
V. A. Pavlov
Russian Federation
Vladimir A. Pavlov — Lead specialist
75-79 letter D, Moika river emb., 190000, Saint Petersburg
A. V. Penigin
Russian Federation
Artem V. Penigin — Engineering manager for gas EOR and decarbonization
75-79 letter D, Moika river emb., 190000, Saint Petersburg
P. N. Belovus
Russian Federation
Pavel N. Belovus — Lead specialist
75-79 letter D, Moika river emb., 190000, Saint Petersburg
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Dymochkina M.G., Pavlov V.A., Penigin A.V., Belovus P.N. Analysis of prospects for long-term placement of carbon dioxide in the sediments of the Moscow syneclise. PROneft. Professionally about Oil. 2023;8(1):12-22. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51890/2587-7399-2023-8-1-12-22