This study is a regional screening assessment focused on characterizing the prospective storage resource in the Basal Cambrian Sandstone saline aquifer in Alberta.
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This study is a regional screening assessment focused on characterizing the prospective storage resource in the Basal Cambrian Sandstone saline aquifer in Alberta. It examines the potential storage resource available in over 2,650 townships or about 250,000 square kilometers. The geological evaluation comprises structure, isopach, net reservoir and average porosity maps. Data availability in the zone is shown on the maps, and area-specific type logs and porosity-permeability correlations are included for several regions. This study included a hydrodynamic analysis of the regional flow system and an assessment of reservoir pressure and temperature conditions, as these conditions will influence CO2 density and aquifer storage capacity.
This project will enable groups to accelerate CCS strategies and direct efforts toward the most promising storage reservoirs while also aiding regulatory reviews, policy decisions, and public discussions about the opportunities and risks associated with carbon storage.
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