Generalized map of Oklahoma indicating geographic extent of potential CO2 storage reservoirs for saline formations (yellow), oil and gas reservoirs (red and green), and EOR projects (blue). Circles indicate locations of CO2 source emissions with larger sized circles representing higher emission volumes. The accompanying generalized stratigraphic column indicates potential storage reservoirs in the Cambrian-Ordovician Arbuckle group (yellow) and potential sealing units in the Devonian Woodford shale (red)

Project Description

The objective of The Oklahoma Geological Survey Coordination of Mid-continent Carbon Management project (Project) is to provide an assessment of geological carbon storage opportunities in Oklahoma (OK) by integrating new and existing core and borehole data with subsurface imaging and coordinating all work with applicable Regional Initiatives. The Project will work to complete geologic assessments and monitoring trial deployments to improve a web-based geologic data repository for OK. Data acquisition will include gathering seismic data from an array of stationary seismometers and collecting pressure monitoring data from an array of downhole monitoring apparatuses. The project will assess deep saline aquifers in OK for carbon dioxide storage, with particular attention to Arbuckle and non-Arbuckle targets. Additionally, the Project will develop a local community engagement program around carbon management in OK and will encourage further carbon management and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) activities through developing and providing capacity building at the state-agency level.

Project Benefits

The overall objective of the Oklahoma Geological Survey Coordination of Mid-continent Carbon Management Project is to produce high resolution characterization data for regions within the state of Oklahoma that currently lack the necessary data for the development of CCUS infrastructure. The project will result in the development and assembly of necessary data to begin general geologic characterization and prioritizations for areas of interest within the state of Oklahoma. This work will help to fulfill the nation’s decarbonization goals by expanding the development of carbon containment systems within the United States. Additionally, the project will help meet economic policy goals such as job creation for potential follow-on projects and the promotion of environmental justice.

Presentations, Papers, and Publications

• Oklahoma Geological Survey Coordination of Mid-Continent Carbon Management: Geological Assessments (Sep 2024)
  2024 FECM Project Progress Meeting

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