Energies, Vol. 18, Pages 4338: Mechanism, Modeling and Challenges of Geological Storage of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Energies, Vol. 18, Pages 4338: Mechanism, Modeling and Challenges of Geological Storage of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Energies doi: 10.3390/en18164338

Authors:
Shun Wang
Kan Jin
Wei Zhao
Luojia Ding
Jingning Zhang
Di Xu

CO2 geological storage (CGS) is critical for mitigating emissions in hard-to-abate industries under carbon neutrality. However, its implementation faces significant challenges. This paper examines CO2-trapping mechanisms and proposes key safety measures: the continuous monitoring of in situ CO2 migration and formation pressure dynamics to prevent remobilization, and pre-injection lithological analysis to assess mineral trapping potential. CO2 injection alters reservoir stresses, inducing surface deformation; understanding long-term rock mechanics (creep, damage) is paramount. Thermomechanical effects from supercritical CO2 injection pose risks to caprock integrity and fault reactivation, necessitating comprehensive, multi-scale, real-time monitoring for leakage detection. Geostatistical analysis of well log and seismic data enables realistic subsurface characterization, improving numerical model accuracy for risk assessment. This review synthesizes current CGS knowledge, analyzes technical challenges, and aims to inform future site selection, operations, and monitoring strategies.