Print Email Facebook Twitter Comprehensive review of geomechanics of underground hydrogen storage in depleted reservoirs and salt caverns Title Comprehensive review of geomechanics of underground hydrogen storage in depleted reservoirs and salt caverns Author Ramesh Kumar, K. (TU Delft Reservoir Engineering) Tasinafo Honório, H. (TU Delft Reservoir Engineering) Chandra, D. (TU Delft Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics) Lesueur, M.J.B.P. (TU Delft Applied Mechanics) Hajibeygi, H. (TU Delft Reservoir Engineering) Date 2023 Abstract Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for a low-carbon future energy system, as it can be stored on a megaton scale (equivalent to TWh of energy) in subsurface reservoirs. However, safe and efficient underground hydrogen storage requires a thorough understanding of the geomechanics of the host rock under fluid pressure fluctuations. In this context, we summarize the current state of knowledge regarding geomechanics relevant to carbon dioxide and natural gas storage in salt caverns and depleted reservoirs. We further elaborate on how this knowledge can be applied to underground hydrogen storage. The primary focus lies on the mechanical response of rocks under cyclic hydrogen injection and production, fault reactivation, the impact of hydrogen on rock properties, and other associated risks and challenges. In addition, we discuss wellbore integrity from the perspective of underground hydrogen storage. The paper provides insights into the history of energy storage, laboratory scale experiments, and analytical and simulation studies at the field scale. We also emphasize the current knowledge gaps and the necessity to enhance our understanding of the geomechanical aspects of hydrogen storage. This involves developing predictive models coupled with laboratory scale and field-scale testing, along with benchmarking methodologies. Subject Caprock and wellbore integrityCyclic injection and productionExperiments and modelingFault reactivationLeakageUnderground gas storage To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:83a26cb1-468e-4126-adb7-973cf4fb4db0 DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108912 ISSN 2352-152X Source Journal of Energy Storage, 73 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type review Rights © 2023 K. Ramesh Kumar, H. Tasinafo Honório, D. Chandra, M.J.B.P. Lesueur, H. Hajibeygi Files PDF 1_s2.0_S2352152X23023101_main.pdf 3.25 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:83a26cb1-468e-4126-adb7-973cf4fb4db0/datastream/OBJ/view