Assessing the effect of CO2-induced degradation on wellbore integrity in CO2 storage reservoirs in Lloydminster

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential in achieving the Paris Agreement’s objectives, reducing emissions and meeting Canada’s Net-Zero target by 2050. To this end, shallow depleted heavy oil reservoirs in Saskatchewan and Alberta provide a good opportunity for large scale CO2 sequestration projects. This research focuses on assessing the potential of CO2 storage in the Lloydminster post-CHOPS reservoirs by examining the factors that affect long term wellbore integrity for safe CO2 storage in Waseca and Deadwood formations. This objective will be achieved through a combination of lab experiments, well log data and numerical simulations.

Faculty Supervisor:

Saman Azadbakht;Alireza Nouri

Student:

Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

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