This study is a regional screening assessment focused on characterizing the prospective storage resource in the Leduc and Cooking Lake aquifers in Alberta and examines the potential storage resource available in Townships 22 to 65 and Ranges 1W4 to 9W5 covering approximately 92,000 square kilometers.
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This study is a regional screening assessment focused on characterizing the prospective storage resource in the Leduc and Cooking Lake aquifers in Alberta and examines the potential storage resource available in Townships 22 to 65 and Ranges 1W4 to 9W5 covering approximately 92,000 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. The study includes 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.