CO2 Geological Storage for Geoscientists & Reservoir Engineers

CO2RES-EN-P

Who should attend?

  • This course provides participants with a practical knowledge on CO2 geological storage and also a clear understanding of the techniques and steps (evaluation, characterization, modeling, injection and evolution) related to CO2 geological storage.
Public :
  • This formation is for geoscientists, geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists and reservoir engineers.

Level :Skilled

Prerequisite :
  • Degree in geology, geophysics or reservoir engineering or equivalent experience.

Course Content

  • INTRODUCTION TO CO2 GEOLOGICAL STORAGE

      • Reasons to make a CO2 geological storage.
      • Types of different reservoirs or geological formations that can store CO2.
      • Technical barriers for CO2 geological storage.
      • Issues and concerns in assessing a potential site and reservoir.
      • Challenges for a stable CO2 storage through time.
  • TECHNICAL WORKFLOW FOR CO2 GEOLOGICAL STORAGE

      • Data gathering and assessment.
      • Evaluation of parameters to define a potential site.
      • Characterization of the reservoir for CO2 storage and its uncertainties.
      • Drivers to define the best geological formation and rock properties needed.
      • Modeling the geology in a 3D Model for CO2 geological storage.
      • Modeling the fluids, dynamic interaction and well injection for CO2.
      • Modeling of the CO2 dynamic evolution through time inside the reservoir & its behaviors change.
      • Conclusion regarding all these steps for assessment and modeling.
  • LESSONS LEARNED & FUTURE FOR CO2 GEOLOGICAL STORAGE

      • Examples of successful and unsuccessful worldwide cases CO2 storage.
      • Defining conditions and innovative solutions for a successful long-term CO2 storage.
      • Future improvement for CO2 geological storage.
      • Others considerations out of geology and engineering.
      • Wrap-up session.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
  • Understand the techniques relative to CO2 geological storage,
  • Develop a clear understanding of the evaluation, characterization, modeling and evolution through time of a reservoir for CO2 storage,
  • Find solutions in assessing a potential reservoir for CO2 geological storage.

Ways & Means

  • Interactive presentations, practical exercises and hands-on activities.

Learning assessment

  • Participants will be evaluated during the training through quizzes and/or case studies.

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