In an evening lecture hosted by the EAGE London Local Chapter, “From Ancient Rivers to CO2 Storage”, Gary Hampson and Xiang Yan from the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College explored how geological and sedimentological studies can inform carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Gary Hampson presented “Multiscale Characterization of Sedimentological Heterogeneity in the Bunter Sandstone Formation with Application to CO2 Storage”, showing how heterogeneity at multiple scales affects CO2 behaviour in storage reservoirs.
Xiang Yan discussed “A New Source-to-Sink Synthesis of the Middle Triassic Helsby Sandstone Formation (Sherwood Sandstone Group) River Systems in the British Isles”, highlighting the sedimentology of ancient river systems and its relevance for assessing potential storage sites.
The lecture provides valuable insights into multi-scale reservoir characterisation and sedimentological factors that influence safe and effective CO2 storage.
The recording is available here for those who want to watch the session.
In the photo: Sherwood Sandstone Group at Sidmouth, Devon