The BSCSP is involved in a number of geologic sequestration activities during Phase II. The primary research project is a small-scale pilot test located in southeastern Washington. The purpose of this test is to inject 1,000 tons of CO2 into mafic rocks to determine the capacity, injectivity, and mineralization rates in deep basalt formations. Other geologic activities include characterizing the sequestration potential of geologic formations in central Montana and Wyoming and evaluating carbon sequestration feasibility in deep unmineable coal seams. To read more about each geologic activity, click on the links below:
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Kevin Dome Storage Project Kevin Dome is a large underground, geologic feature that covers roughly 700 square miles in Toole County, Montana. This area is an excellent study site for several reasons... read more. |
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Basalt Pilot Injection Test Continental flood basalts are promising locations for the large-scale storage of CO2. Following site characterization and permitting activities, the BSCSP research team will proceed with a small-scale injection of CO2 into the pilot drill site... read more. |
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Madison Formation Characterization Study The Madison Formation is a reactive carbonate reservoir in western Wyoming that has contained naturally occurring CO2 for millions of years... read more. |
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Enhanced Coal Bed Methane Study Research efforts in this area have been directed towards demonstrating and evaluating the effects of CO2 sequestration in deep unmineable coal seams... read more. |