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A review of risk and uncertainty assessment for geologic carbon storage

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  • Xiao, Ting
  • Chen, Ting
  • Ma, Zhiwei
  • Tian, Hailong
  • Meguerdijian, Saro
  • Chen, Bailian
  • Pawar, Rajesh
  • Huang, Lianjie
  • Xu, Tianfu
  • Cather, Martha
  • McPherson, Brian

Abstract

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in geological formations play a key role in mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions and achieving the aggressive goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Risk and uncertainty assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of geologic carbon storage (GCS) by evaluating CO2 migration in subsurface, forecasting potential leakage and induced seismicity risks, and optimizing operational and monitoring plans. In this review, the use and progress of risk assessment for GCS over the last few decades are examined. We use the Southwest Regional Partnership on Carbon Sequestration (SWP), which is one of the seven regional partnerships supported by the United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), as an example of large-scale CCUS projects in North America. Additionally, future trends and requirements for risk assessment in GCS are discussed. The information provided in this review can help readers understand the significance of risk and uncertainty assessment and apply it effectively in large-scale GCS projects.

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  • Xiao, Ting & Chen, Ting & Ma, Zhiwei & Tian, Hailong & Meguerdijian, Saro & Chen, Bailian & Pawar, Rajesh & Huang, Lianjie & Xu, Tianfu & Cather, Martha & McPherson, Brian, 2024. "A review of risk and uncertainty assessment for geologic carbon storage," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 189(PB).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:189:y:2024:i:pb:s1364032123008031
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113945
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