The Importance of Geologic Study for the Application of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Otsego County, Michigan

Authors

Matthew Rine, Western Michigan UniversityFollow

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Steven Kaczmarek

Department

Geosciences

Presentation Date

4-14-2016

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

The most recent Paris climate talks emphasized the importance of reducing carbon dioxide pollution associated with burning fossil fuels. In an attempt to mitigate CO₂ emissions, carbon capture and storage (CCS), which is a process by which CO₂ is pulled from a smokestack before it is released into our atmosphere and buried deep underground, is currently underway in Otsego County, Michigan. In order to safely and effectively store CO₂ into deep geologic formations, it is critical to gain a better understanding for the geologic “storage tank” in which these fluids will be stored. As part of this research effort, CO₂ flooding of reservoirs has been proven to be an effective means to increase the recovery of oil bypassed during primary production. In Michigan, the juxtaposition of the Devonian Antrim Shale natural gas trend, one that contains high levels of associated CO₂, with the mature Niagaran (Silurian) reef oil play, has led to opportunities of combined enhanced oil recovery efforts with the geological sequestration of CO₂.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Rine, Matthew, "The Importance of Geologic Study for the Application of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Otsego County, Michigan" (2016). Research and Creative Activities Poster Day. 208.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/grad_research_posters/208