Formation dry-out and injectivity impairment during CO2 storage in saline aquifers

Doctoral thesis (2015)

Authors

Contributors

P.L.J. Zitha (promotor)
Department
Geoscience & Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2015 Roels, S.M.
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Published Date

02-09-2015

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Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Geoscience & Engineering

Abstract

This research concerns the geological storage of CO2 and in particular injectivity impairment problems related to salt precipitation. Drying and salt precipitation in geological formations can have serious consequences for upstream operations in terms of injectivity and productivity. This can negatively affect the performance of injection and production wells and can even lead to well clogging, which is a serious risk for such operations.