Study of pore structure of shale formation for CO2 storage

Hazarika, Sankari; Boruah, Annapurna; Kumar, Harinandan

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.06.014

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“…Hazarika et al [21] discussed the important factors of shale formation for CO 2 gas storage, and pointed out that different types of clay minerals had excellent cation-exchange capacity, interlayer spacing, and swelling capacity, which had significant impacts on the pore structure of shale; meanwhile, when CO 2 was injected into shale formation, over the time it gradually altered the clay minerals' structure in micro and mesopores of shale and increased the surface area due to the precipitation of CO 2 . Yang et al [22] confirmed that ScCO 2 -water soaking had significant impacts on the minerals and pores in shale, the content of clay minerals and carbonate decreased, and the pore size of shale was enlarged after being soaked with ScCO 2 -water, while the total pore volume increased. In particular, these alterations were positively related to the soak pressure and negatively related with the soak temperature.…”

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Pore Structure Alteration of Shale with Exposure to Different Fluids: The Longmaxi Formation Shale in the Sichuan Basin, China

Zhang,

Shen,

et al. 2023

Minerals

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The interaction between shale and various fluids is crucial as it modifies pore structures, which govern the effective development of shale gas and the geological storage of carbon dioxide in shale formations. In this study, samples from the Longmaxi Formation shale in Sichuan Basin of China were exposed to different fluids, including 6 MPa CO2, 12 MPa CO2, 6 MPa CO2+brine, and 12 MPa CO2+brine, at 45 °C for 100 days. Various methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and the low-pressure gas adsorption (N2) test, were adopted to evaluate chemical and structural changes during the exposure process. After being treated with supercritical CO2+brine and subcritical CO2+brine, the shale underwent significant changes in its major element composition. The content of Ca, Al, and K in shale saturated with supercritical CO2+brine decreased from 13.00% to 10.34%, from 3.65% to 3.36%, and from 1.56% to 1.37%, respectively. Meanwhile, the content of Si and Na in the same shale increased slightly after saturation. The amount of quartz and dolomite increased, while the levels of clay and calcite slightly decreased. The surface of the shale sample became rougher and small bumps and cracks appeared after saturation with different fluids, as shown by the FESEM analysis results. Furthermore, the changes in both the total pore volume and pore size followed a similar pattern to the alterations in the specific surface areas. The highest level of variation occurred with the shale that was saturated with 12 MPa of CO2, indicating that gas pressure and CO2 phase state have a significant influence on the shale’s pore structure. In addition, the distribution of pore sizes showed a bias towards larger sizes across all diameters; this suggests that the reaction resulted in a decrease in the number of micropores. This also highlights that the impact of varying fluid saturation was primarily focused on micropores and macropores. The results of this study provided experimental evidence to further test the mechanisms and permeability of geological storage of CO2 in organic-rich self-sourced shale.

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Pore Structure Alteration of Shale with Exposure to Different Fluids: The Longmaxi Formation Shale in the Sichuan Basin, China

Zhang,

Shen,

et al. 2023

Minerals

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Shale Gas Reservoir Characterization: Understanding the Shale Types and Storage Mechanisms for Effective Exploration and Production

Singh,

Hazarika,

Mitra

et al. 2024

Advances in Oil and Gas Exploration &Amp; Production

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Geochemistry in Geological CO2 Sequestration: A Comprehensive Review

Fentaw,

Emadi,

Hussain

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The increasing level of anthropogenic CO2 in the atmosphere has made it imperative to investigate an efficient method for carbon sequestration. Geological carbon sequestration presents a viable path to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering the captured CO2 deep underground in rock formations to store it permanently. Geochemistry, as the cornerstone of geological CO2 sequestration (GCS), plays an indispensable role. Therefore, it is not just timely but also urgent to undertake a comprehensive review of studies conducted in this area, articulate gaps and findings, and give directions for future research areas. This paper reviews geochemistry in terms of the sequestration of CO2 in geological formations, addressing mechanisms of trapping, challenges, and ways of mitigating challenges in trapping mechanisms; mineralization and methods of accelerating mineralization; and the interaction between rock, brine, and CO2 for the long-term containment and storage of CO2. Mixing CO2 with brine before or during injection, using microbes, selecting sedimentary reservoirs with reactive minerals, co-injection of carbonate anhydrase, and enhancing the surface area of reactive minerals are some of the mechanisms used to enhance mineral trapping in GCS applications. This review also addresses the potential challenges and opportunities associated with geological CO2 storage. Challenges include caprock integrity, understanding the lasting effects of storing CO2 on geological formations, developing reliable models for monitoring CO2–brine–rock interactions, CO2 impurities, and addressing public concerns about safety and environmental impacts. Conversely, opportunities in the sequestration of CO2 lie in the vast potential for storing CO2 in geological formations like depleted oil and gas reservoirs, saline aquifers, coal seams, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) sites. Opportunities include improved geochemical trapping of CO2, optimized storage capacity, improved sealing integrity, managed wellbore leakage risk, and use of sealant materials to reduce leakage risk. Furthermore, the potential impact of advancements in geochemical research, understanding geochemical reactions, addressing the challenges, and leveraging the opportunities in GCS are crucial for achieving sustainable carbon mitigation and combating global warming effectively.

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Study of pore structure of shale formation for CO2 storage

Cited by 3 publications

References 46 publications

Pore Structure Alteration of Shale with Exposure to Different Fluids: The Longmaxi Formation Shale in the Sichuan Basin, China

Pore Structure Alteration of Shale with Exposure to Different Fluids: The Longmaxi Formation Shale in the Sichuan Basin, China

Shale Gas Reservoir Characterization: Understanding the Shale Types and Storage Mechanisms for Effective Exploration and Production

Geochemistry in Geological CO2 Sequestration: A Comprehensive Review

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