Assessment of CO₂ storage capacity in the Sureste Basin in Mexico.

Abstract

This project will investigate the potential for carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage in the Sureste Basin, in the Southeast of Mexico, the most prolific hydrocarbon Basin in the country, focussing mainly on the Ogarrio mature field. The volume of CO₂ storage will be obtained from seismic reflection and well log analyses, along with a slip tendency analysis to understand the stress state and fault activity in the study area; these analyses will help find the most suitable places for CO₂ injection. Finally, there will be a creation of different pipeline routes from CO₂ sources to the most suitable storage locations in the Ogarrio field. In Mexico, this type of study has not yet been carried out and is essential, as it will show the most effective way to assess the storage capacity and transport of CO₂, reducing costs and time.

Date of Award	27 Sept 2022
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Bristol
Supervisor	I M Watson (Supervisor) & James P Verdon (Supervisor)