Introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage

Horizontal Wells for Enhanced CO2 Storage in Saline Aquifers

“…It is a well-known fact that the extensive accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere acts as the dominant contributor to global warming, one of the most concerning environmental crises that the Earth and its residents encounter . Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) resulting from fossil fuel consumption is the most prevailing greenhouse gas that is continuously accumulating in the atmosphere. , CO 2 sequestration processes ensure the permanent removal of this gas from the atmosphere by injecting and storing it in secure geological formations. , Considering the rising concerns associated with climate change, performing CO 2 sequestration projects on an industrial scale is a necessity in any reliable environmental conservation plan. − Among the geological formations that possess the capability to store the injected CO 2 gas securely, saline aquifers are currently the most appealing CO 2 sequestration storage sites in terms of storage capacity. ,− After CO 2 injection, various physical and geochemical trapping mechanisms contribute to the safe storage of this greenhouse gas within the formation on different time scales. , …”