Quantitative Risk Assessment (Topical Report)

Technical Report · Tue Dec 05 04:00:00 EST 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2228499· OSTI ID:2228499

Xiao, Ting ^[1]; Lee, Si-Yong ^[2]; Chu, Shaoping ^[3]; Hnottavange-Telleen, Ken ^[2]

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1. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States); the University of Utah
2. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)
3. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in geological formations plays a key role in mitigating anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and achieving the aggressive goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Quantitative risk assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of geologic carbon storage (GCS) by evaluating CO₂ migration in subsurface, forecasting potential leakage and induced seismicity risks, and optimizing operational and monitoring plans. We present the use, progress, and research trends of risk assessment from the Southwest Regional Partnership on Carbon Sequestration (SWP) as an example of large-scale CCUS projects in North America. The information provided in this report can help readers understand the significance of risk and uncertainty assessment and apply them effectively in large-scale CCUS projects.

• Research Organization: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
• DOE Contract Number: FC26-05NT42591
• OSTI ID: 2228499
• Report Number(s): DE-FC26-05NT42591--UTAH-TR07
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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