Fault Seal Analysis for CO2 Storage: Fault Zone Architecture, Fault Permeability, and Fluid Migration Pathways in Exposed Analogs in Southeastern Utah

Geologic storage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) by injection into underground porous sandstone reservoirs has been proposed as a method for the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Upwards migration and leakage of injected fluids along natural fault and fracture networks is a...

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Main Author: Richey, David J.
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 2013
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6060
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7111&context=etd