A Review of CCUS in the Context of Foams, Regulatory Frameworks and Monitoring

Alirza Orujov, Kipp Coddington and Saman A. Aryana ()
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Alirza Orujov: Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA
Kipp Coddington: School of Energy Resources, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA
Saman A. Aryana: Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 7, 1-41

Abstract: Greenhouse gas emission into the atmosphere is considered the main reason for the rise in Earth’s mean surface temperature. According to the Paris Agreement, to prevent the rise of the global average surface temperature beyond two degrees Celsius, global CO 2 emissions must be cut substantially. While a transition to a net-zero emission scenario is envisioned by mid-century, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will play a crucial role in mitigating ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. Injection of CO 2 into geological formations is a major pathway to enable large-scale storage. Despite significant recent technological advancements, mass deployment of these technologies still faces several technical and non-technical difficulties. This paper provides an overview of technical milestones reached thus far in CO 2 capture, utilization, geological storage, monitoring technologies, and non-technical aspects such as regulatory frameworks and related policies in the US and the rest of the world. This paper describes different injection methods to store CO 2 in various subsurface formations, the use of foams and the resulting potential gains in CO 2 storage capacity, the role of nanoparticles for foam stabilization, and ensuring long-term storage safety. This work also addresses several safety-related aspects of geological storage and subsurface monitoring technologies that may mitigate risks associated with long-term storage.

Keywords: carbon utilization; nanoparticle-stabilized foams; geologic storage; policy; monitoring (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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