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Geomechanical testing and modeling of reservoir and cap rock integrity in an acid gas EOR/sequestration project, Zama, Alberta, Canada

Year: 2009

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Geomechanical testing and modeling is one of the primary characterization activities employed at the Zama acid gas EOR, CO 2 sequestration, and monitoring project. Program components include laboratory tests, log analysis, field stress testing, and numerical modeling to establish the overall integrity of the system. Initial results from this program indicate that the cap rock has a high mechanical strength, high stiffness, low compressibility, and very low permeability. These results demonstrate that the injection zone and cap rock at the F-Pool pinnacle reef have suitable characteristics for the long-term containment of acid gas.

Source: Energy Procedia

DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2009.01.282

Authors: Steven A. Smith, Pat McLellan, Chris Hawkes, Edward N. Steadman, John A. Harju

Institutions: University of North Dakota, University of Saskatchewan

Language: English

Topic: CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2007481546

FWCI: 4.548

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