Assessment of Potential Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Storage Capacity: An Examination in Ship Shoal, Gulf of Mexico

Authors: Osumanu J*, Boukadi F, Edusah E, Obeng P, Horsu LV, Osei DA and Osumanu A

DOI: 10.23880/ppej-16000390

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

The surge in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), has necessitated the exploration of stable solutions for atmospheric CO2 reduction. CO2 sequestration in depleted oil and gas reservoirs is a widely embraced strategy due to its economic advantages from existing infrastructure. This research investigates the viability of depleted oil and gas blocks in the Ship Shoal field, Gulf of Mexico, as potential CO2 repositories. The study estimates the CO2 storage potential of six selected blocks (SS028, SS032, SS037, SS056, SS058, and SS072) using three methods: the DOE, CSLF method and the Agartan correlation. The DOE method yields a potential storage capacity of 4,509,763 tons of CO2, while the CSLF method estimates 5,139,030 tons, and the Agartan correlation yields 5,379,900 tons. The findings suggest that the studied blocks offer significant CO2 storage potential. However, as the analysis focused on a limited number of blocks, the overall storage capacity in the Gulf of Mexico region could be substantially higher when considering all potential sites. This research contributes to the evaluation of depleted oil and gas reservoirs as viable options for CO2 sequestration, addressing the pressing need for atmospheric CO2 reduction.

Keywords: Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Capture and Storage; Oil and Gas

View PDF