The feasibility of transportation and geologic sequestration of carbon in the Florida Panhandle

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

The feasibility of geologic sequestration is a function of many attributes including those related to site geology, geography, environment, engineering, and economics. Recently, a technical team from Southern Company, and the University of North Florida completed a preliminary feasibility evaluation of carbon transport and geologic sequestration in the Florida, USA "Pan-Handle" region. The study utilized various evaluation tools including GIS, numerical models, and optimization models. The overall planning and feasibility methodology is an adaptation of existing published frameworks for large water resources projects and for aquifer, storage and recovery (ASR) wells. The application of the new methodologies was demonstrated for geologic sequestration alternatives in Florida. The study results indicate that the Florida Pan-Handle region contains several suitable geologic sequestration storage repositories in close proximity to major carbon dioxide emission sources. The suitable geologic sequestration storage repositories include depleted oil reservoirs and extensive saline aquifers. The overall feasibility is controlled by geologic suitability of the repositories, transportation and storage costs to the repositories, and local host considerations. The significance of this study is that it is the first feasibility study of a geologic sequestration network in Florida, USA. Also, the overall planning and feasibility framework is original and could be utilized for other potential project areas around the world. Copyright 2012, Carbon Management Technology Conference.

Publication Title

Society of Petroleum Engineers - Carbon Management Technology Conference 2012

Volume

1

First Page

242

Last Page

260

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7122/151025-ms

ISBN

9781618396112

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