Quantification techniques for potential CO2 leakage from geological storage sites

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Quantification techniques for potential CO2 leakage from geological storage sites

AbstractCO2 storage monitoring programmes aim to demonstrate the effectiveness of the project in controlling atmospheric CO2 levels, by providing confidence in predictions of the long-term fate of stored CO2 and identifying and measuring any potentially harmful leaks to the environment. In addition, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) treats leakages of stored CO2 from the geosphere in to the ocean or atmosphere as emissions, and as such they need to be accounted for. An escape of CO2 from storage may be detected through losses from the reservoir, or migration through the overburden, into shallow groundwater systems, through topsoil and into the atmosphere, or through a seabed into the water column. Various monitoring techniques can be deployed to detect and in some cases quantify leakage in each of these compartments. This paper presents a portfolio of monitoring methods that are appropriate for CO2 leakage quantification, with a view to minimising both uncertainties and costs

CO2GeoNet, the unique role of the European scientific body on CO2 geological storage

CO2GeoNet is a Network of Excellence on the geological storage of CO2, initiated by the EC's 6th research framework programme in 2004 and integrating Europe's key research institutes to create a scientific reference body dedicated to the development of CO2 geological storage as a viable option for mitigating climate change. It has gained international recognition through bodies such as CSLF and IEA-GHG. It emerges as the world's largest integrated scientific community on this theme. In 2008, the network has been transformed into a legally registered Association, thus reinforcing its identity as a durable entity engaged for the safe and reliable deployment of CO2 geological storage. CO2GeoNet's activities encompass joint research, training, scientific advice, and information and communication on CO2 geological storage. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Implementation of the EU CCS Directive in Europe: results and development in 2013

Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament on the geological storage of carbon dioxide, entered into force on June 25th 2009. By the end 2013 the CCS Directive has been fully transposed into national law to the satisfaction of the EC in 20 out of 28 EU Member States, while six EU countries (Austria, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Sweden and Slovenia) had to complete transposing measures. In July 2014 the European Commission closed infringement procedures against Cyprus, Hungary and Ireland, which have notified the EC that they have taken measures to incorporate the CCS Directive into national law. Among other three countries Sweden has updated its legislation and published a new law in their country in March 2014, permitting CO2 storage offshore. The evaluation of the national laws in Poland, which were accepted at national level in November 2013, and Croatia, which entered the EU on 7 July 2013 and simultaneously transposed the CCS directive, is still ongoing in 2014. The first storage permit under the Directive (for the ROAD Project in the offshore Netherlands) has been approved by the EC. While CO2 storage is permitted in a number of European countries, temporary restrictions were applied in Czech Republic, Denmark and Poland. CO2 storage is prohibited except for research and development in Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, two regions in Belgium and Slovenia due to their geological conditions, but also forbidden in Austraia, Ireland and Latvia. The size of exploration areas for CO2 storage sites is limited in Bulgaria and Hungary. In Germany, only limited CO2 storage will be permitted until 2018 (up to 4 Mt CO2 annually)

CO2 Capture and Storage, a viable and flexible technology vital for completing the climate change mitigation portfolio – The perspective from the CO2GeoNet European Network of Excellence on CO2 geological storage

International audienceCO2GeoNet, the European Network of Excellence on CO2 geological storage, was created in 2004 as an EU PF6 project and became an association in 2008. The Association strives to enable efficient and safe CO2 storage in deep geological formations to combat climate change and ocean acidification. With a current membership of 26 research institutes spanning 19 European countries, activities include research, scientific advice, training, information & communication. CO2GeoNet, as a pan-European scientific body, has a valuable and independent role to play in enabling the deployment of the CO2 capture and storage (CCS) technology, when and where it is needed in Europe and in other parts of the World. CO2GeoNet is highly active on the international scene, through a cooperation agreement with IEAGHG and the Global CCS Institute, as a CSLF recognized network and a Liaison organization in the ISO CCS Technical Committee, and as a UNFCCC accredited Research NGO (RINGO).The COP21 Climate Conference in Paris in December 2015 was an important milestone and CO2GeoNet was deeply involved, both before and after this conference, in bringing the science behind CO2 storage and the rationale for CCS to a wide range of stakeholders including the general public. The main outcomes of these events will be presented, focusing on key messages

International collaboration activities of the CO2GeoNet European Network of Excellence on CO2 geological storage

International audienceCO2GeoNet has been deeply involved in enabling efficient and safe CO2 storage in deep geological formations to combat climate change and ocean acidification. Created in 2004 with the support of the European Commission, it became an Association under French law in 2008. With a current membership of 26 research institutes spanning 19 European countries, CO2GeoNet represents the scientific voice of Europe on CO2 storage.CO2GeoNet activities encompass research, scientific advice, training, information & communication. Collaboration with non-European countries has always been sought. Some examples include the co-organisation in June 2009 in Bangkok of a capacity building workshop with the Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP); the publication of the CO2GeoNet brochure ‘What does CO2 geological storage really mean’ in 29 languages including Arabic, Russian and Chinese (currently in press); the invitation of international stakeholders to participate in the annual CO2GeoNet Open Forum in Venice; a twinning programme between European onshore pilot sites and similar sites abroad including South Korea (Janggi) and Australia (Otway) in the framework of the current H2020 ENOS research project ‘Enabling Onshore CO2 Storage in Europe’.Official collaboration with international organisations has also been set up. CO2GeoNet is: linked with the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) via a cooperation agreement, an Associate to the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI), a Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) recognized network, a Liaison organization in the ISO CCS Technical Committee, a UNFCCC accredited Research NGO (RINGO), and a member of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).The latest international activities and key messages on CO2 storage will be highlighted in order to further encourage collaboration between Europe, Asia Oceania and the rest of the world, as it is crucial to join efforts globally to keep the temperature rise well below 2°C

CO2GeoNet Perspective on CO2Capture and Storage: A Vital Technology for Completing the Climate Change Mitigation Portfolio

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CO2GeoNet actions in Europe for advancing CCUS through global cooperation

To meet the ambitious target set out in the Paris Agreement to keep the temperature rise well below 2°C, all the tools available for reducing CO2 emissions, including CO2 Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), are needed to meet the challenge. Global collaboration is key in advancing CCUS. CO2GeoNet, a pan-European scientific body on CO2 geological storage, has gained visibility and recognition in the European and global arenas, participating in research and providing scientific advice, training and capacity building, and information and communication. A summary of CO2GeoNet's cooperation activities with countries outside Europe and with international bodies is given here. CO2GeoNet is open to further opportunities as the Association views global cooperation as critical to accelerating the development, recognition and deployment of CCUS as an important and flexible climate change mitigation technology. © 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd