CO2 Geological Storage Workshop

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Who should attend?

  • This workshop aims to provide participants with a practical knowledge of CO2 geological storage and also a case study where evaluation parameters will define the choice of a specific site.
Public :
  • This formation is for Oil & Gas professionals or engineers that will work in CO2 storage.

Level :Skilled

Prerequisite :
  • Degree in engineering or geosciences.

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 and its behaviors change.
      • Conclusion regarding all these steps for assessment and modeling.
  • CASE STUDY FOR SITE SELECTION (assessment)

      • Data gathering and assessment.
      • Evaluation of parameters to define a potential site.
      • Analysis of different sites and selection criteria to choose the best one.
      • Definition of ranking and process of decision making.
  • CASE STUDY FOR SITE SELECTION (analysis & step forward)

      • Considerations relative to the chosen site out of reservoir concerns.
      • Definition and assessment for all the uncertainties around the site.
      • Elaboration of a schedule and program for starting a study for CO2 geological storage.
      • Screening to perform a reliable characterization and 3D modeling of the selected reservoir.
      • Forecast of the CO2 behavior in the selected site.
  • 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 concepts of CO2 geological storage,
  • Assess and evaluate correctly the choice of a site for storage according to multi parameters analysis,
  • Develop a clear understanding of the evaluation, characterization, modeling and evolution through time of a reservoir for CO2 storage,
  • Find solutions on how to deal with CO2 geological storage at short, medium and long term.

Ways & Means

  • Workshop with interactive presentations, practical exercises and hands-on activities on a specific case study relative to CO2 geological storage.

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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.

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