Research into saline geological formations broadens potential carbon dioxide storage options

摘要

CO2CRC has safely stored 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) rich gas into the Paaratte Formation, a saline water-filled sandstone 1.5km below the surface at CO2CRC's Otway research site in Nirranda South. The CO2 was injected to test the accuracy of scientific models to predict the gas distribution and timing of stabilisation. Importantly we want to assess the effectiveness of existing and experimental monitoring techniques as the CO2 migrates and settles in the saline Paaratte Formation.