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Title: An Overview of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in California

Abstract

As part of the West Coast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB), the California Geological Survey (CGS) conducted an assessment of geologic carbon sequestration potential in California. An inventory of sedimentary basins was screened for preliminary suitability for carbon sequestration. Criteria included porous and permeable strata, seals, and depth sufficient for critical state carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) injection. Of 104 basins inventoried, 27 met the criteria for further assessment. Petrophysical and fluid data from oil and gas reservoirs was used to characterize both saline aquifers and hydrocarbon reservoirs. Where available, well log or geophysical information was used to prepare basin-wide maps showing depth-to-basement and gross sand distribution. California's Cenozoic marine basins were determined to possess the most potential for geologic sequestration. These basins contain thick sedimentary sections, multiple saline aquifers and oil and gas reservoirs, widespread shale seals, and significant petrophysical data from oil and gas operations. Potential sequestration areas include the San Joaquin, Sacramento, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Eel River basins, followed by the smaller Salinas, La Honda, Cuyama, Livermore, Orinda, and Sonoma marine basins. California's terrestrial basins are generally too shallow for carbon sequestration. However, the Salton Trough and several smaller basins may offer opportunities for localized carbon sequestration.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
California Energy Commission
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
903323
DOE Contract Number:  
FC26-03NT41984
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; AQUIFERS; CARBON DIOXIDE; CARBON SEQUESTRATION; GEOLOGIC SURVEYS; HYDROCARBONS; RIVERS; SAND; SEDIMENTARY BASINS; SHALES

Citation Formats

Downey, Cameron, and Clinkenbeard, John. An Overview of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in California. United States: N. p., 2005. Web. doi:10.2172/903323.
Downey, Cameron, & Clinkenbeard, John. An Overview of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in California. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/903323
Downey, Cameron, and Clinkenbeard, John. 2005. "An Overview of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in California". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/903323. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/903323.
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title = {An Overview of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in California},
author = {Downey, Cameron and Clinkenbeard, John},
abstractNote = {As part of the West Coast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB), the California Geological Survey (CGS) conducted an assessment of geologic carbon sequestration potential in California. An inventory of sedimentary basins was screened for preliminary suitability for carbon sequestration. Criteria included porous and permeable strata, seals, and depth sufficient for critical state carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) injection. Of 104 basins inventoried, 27 met the criteria for further assessment. Petrophysical and fluid data from oil and gas reservoirs was used to characterize both saline aquifers and hydrocarbon reservoirs. Where available, well log or geophysical information was used to prepare basin-wide maps showing depth-to-basement and gross sand distribution. California's Cenozoic marine basins were determined to possess the most potential for geologic sequestration. These basins contain thick sedimentary sections, multiple saline aquifers and oil and gas reservoirs, widespread shale seals, and significant petrophysical data from oil and gas operations. Potential sequestration areas include the San Joaquin, Sacramento, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Eel River basins, followed by the smaller Salinas, La Honda, Cuyama, Livermore, Orinda, and Sonoma marine basins. California's terrestrial basins are generally too shallow for carbon sequestration. However, the Salton Trough and several smaller basins may offer opportunities for localized carbon sequestration.},
doi = {10.2172/903323},
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place = {United States},
year = {Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005},
month = {Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005}
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