Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage

Geologic carbon storage, as well as other geo-energy applications, such as geothermal energy, seasonal natural gas storage and subsurface energy storage imply fluid injection and/or extraction that causes changes in rock stress field and may induce (micro)seismicity. If felt, seismicity has a negati...

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Autores: Vilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469, Carrera Ramírez, Jesús|||0000-0002-8054-4352, Olivella Pastallé, Sebastià|||0000-0003-3976-4027, Rutqvist, Jonny, Laloui, Lyesse
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/167061
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/167061
https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-10-871-2019
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Carbon sequestration
Carbon dioxide--Storage
Carboni -- Emmagatzematge
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geologia
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spelling Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storageVilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469Carrera Ramírez, Jesús|||0000-0002-8054-4352Olivella Pastallé, Sebastià|||0000-0003-3976-4027Rutqvist, JonnyLaloui, LyesseCarbon sequestrationCarbon dioxide--StorageCarboni -- EmmagatzematgeÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::GeologiaGeologic carbon storage, as well as other geo-energy applications, such as geothermal energy, seasonal natural gas storage and subsurface energy storage imply fluid injection and/or extraction that causes changes in rock stress field and may induce (micro)seismicity. If felt, seismicity has a negative effect on public perception and may jeopardize wellbore stability and damage infrastructure. Thus, induced earthquakes should be minimized to successfully deploy geo-energies. However, numerous processes may trigger induced seismicity, which contribute to making it complex and translates into a limited forecast ability of current predictive models. We review the triggering mechanisms of induced seismicity. Specifically, we analyze (1) the impact of pore pressure evolution and the effect that properties of the injected fluid have on fracture and/or fault stability; (2) non-isothermal effects caused by the fact that the injected fluid usually reaches the injection formation at a lower temperature than that of the rock, inducing rock contraction, thermal stress reduction and stress redistribution around the cooled region; (3) local stress changes induced when low-permeability faults cross the injection formation, which may reduce their stability and eventually cause fault reactivation; (4) stress transfer caused by seismic or aseismic slip; and (5) geochemical effects, which may be especially relevant in carbonate-containing formations. We also review characterization techniques developed by the authors to reduce the uncertainty in rock properties and subsurface heterogeneity both for the screening of injection sites and for the operation of projects. Based on the review, we propose a methodology based on proper site characterization, monitoring and pressure management to minimize induced seismicity.Peer Reviewed20192019-06-0120192019-07-30journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/167061https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-10-871-2019reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)InglésengEuropean Commission http://doi.org/10.13039/100010661 Horizon 2020 Framework Programme 801809 predictinG EaRthquakES induced by fluid injecTionopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution 3.0 Spainhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/1670612026-05-27T15:37:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
title Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
spellingShingle Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
Vilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469
Carbon sequestration
Carbon dioxide--Storage
Carboni -- Emmagatzematge
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geologia
title_short Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
title_full Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
title_fullStr Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
title_full_unstemmed Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
title_sort Induced seismicity in geologic carbon storage
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Vilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469
Carrera Ramírez, Jesús|||0000-0002-8054-4352
Olivella Pastallé, Sebastià|||0000-0003-3976-4027
Rutqvist, Jonny
Laloui, Lyesse
author Vilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469
author_facet Vilarrasa Riaño, Víctor|||0000-0003-1169-4469
Carrera Ramírez, Jesús|||0000-0002-8054-4352
Olivella Pastallé, Sebastià|||0000-0003-3976-4027
Rutqvist, Jonny
Laloui, Lyesse
author_role author
author2 Carrera Ramírez, Jesús|||0000-0002-8054-4352
Olivella Pastallé, Sebastià|||0000-0003-3976-4027
Rutqvist, Jonny
Laloui, Lyesse
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Carbon sequestration
Carbon dioxide--Storage
Carboni -- Emmagatzematge
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geologia
topic Carbon sequestration
Carbon dioxide--Storage
Carboni -- Emmagatzematge
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Geologia
description Geologic carbon storage, as well as other geo-energy applications, such as geothermal energy, seasonal natural gas storage and subsurface energy storage imply fluid injection and/or extraction that causes changes in rock stress field and may induce (micro)seismicity. If felt, seismicity has a negative effect on public perception and may jeopardize wellbore stability and damage infrastructure. Thus, induced earthquakes should be minimized to successfully deploy geo-energies. However, numerous processes may trigger induced seismicity, which contribute to making it complex and translates into a limited forecast ability of current predictive models. We review the triggering mechanisms of induced seismicity. Specifically, we analyze (1) the impact of pore pressure evolution and the effect that properties of the injected fluid have on fracture and/or fault stability; (2) non-isothermal effects caused by the fact that the injected fluid usually reaches the injection formation at a lower temperature than that of the rock, inducing rock contraction, thermal stress reduction and stress redistribution around the cooled region; (3) local stress changes induced when low-permeability faults cross the injection formation, which may reduce their stability and eventually cause fault reactivation; (4) stress transfer caused by seismic or aseismic slip; and (5) geochemical effects, which may be especially relevant in carbonate-containing formations. We also review characterization techniques developed by the authors to reduce the uncertainty in rock properties and subsurface heterogeneity both for the screening of injection sites and for the operation of projects. Based on the review, we propose a methodology based on proper site characterization, monitoring and pressure management to minimize induced seismicity.
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