CO2 storage in the Paluxy formation at the Kemper County CO2 storage complex: Pore network properties and simulated reactive permeability evolution
- Auburn Univ., AL (United States)
The Paluxy formation is being considered as a prospective CO2 reservoir at the Kemper County CO2 Storage Complex. Herein, the pore and pore-throat size distributions and connectivity of the Paluxy formation is evaluated through analysis of 3D X-ray Computed Tomography images. In spite of resolution limitations that constrain the pore-throat sizes detectable by imaging, the permeability contributing pore-throats are successfully characterized through 3D imaging analysis. Image-obtained pore and pore-throat size distributions and pore connectivity are then utilized to construct pore network models and simulate permeability. After CO2 is injected, it will dissolve into formation brine and create conditions favorable for dissolution of primary minerals and precipitation of secondary minerals. These reactions will alter the porosity and permeability of the system to varying degrees depending on the spatial location of reactions. In this research, the possible porosity-permeability evolution is simulated using pore network models considering mineral reactions occurring uniformly and non-uniformly throughout the network. For a given change in porosity, there is a large range of possible permeability outcomes. Depending on the extent and spatial location of mineral reactions, permeability may decrease by more than one order of magnitude as minerals precipitate. During dissolution, simulated permeability increases as much as 500%.
- Research Organization:
- Southern States Energy Board, Peachtree Corners, GA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- FE0029465
- OSTI ID:
- 1618114
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1780100
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-SSEB-0029465-38
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, Vol. 93, Issue C; ISSN 1750-5836
- Publisher:
- ElsevierCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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