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Project 1.6: Seal Geomechanics and Potential for CO2 Leakage

Catalogue Number : 72905
Release Date : 28 September 2011
Senior Author : Tenthorey, E.  
Product Type : GA Publication–Poster/Image
Medium : WEB
Theme(s) : carbon dioxide

Abstract : This project aims to address the question: Under what geological circumstances are faults (and fractures) in mudstone seal rocks likely to impact on bulk permeability and the flow of CO2 through these rocks and are there other geomechanical processes that might result in loss of containment?

Resources :Download Seal Geomechanics and Potential for CO2 Leakage [PDF 2.9MB]



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