Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
There
is
increasing
interest
in
attainment
of
a
CO2-free
global
economy
and
net
zero
carbon
emissions
by
2050
to
mitigate
the
negative
impact
warming
unfavorable
climate
change.
However,
success
large-scale
underground
H2
CO2
storage
depends
on
rock
wetting
behavior
dynamics
gas/brine
interfacial
tension
(IFT),
which
significantly
influences
capillary
pressure.
Previous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
wettability
can
be
altered
into
hydrophilic
state
using
surface-active
chemicals
such
as
surfactants,
nanoparticles,
methyl
orange,
blue.
these
also
showed
higher
propensity
reduce
IFT,
for
residual
structural
trapping
potential
host
rock.
Herein,
limestone
modification
capacity
polymeric
surfactant
(chitosan
salt)
its
impacts
CO2/brine
H2/brine
IFT
were
evaluated
pendant
drop
technique
pressure
measurement.
Results
shifted
right
presence
chitosan
salt
solutions,
indicating
reduction
needed
push
water
pore
spaces
This
effect
increased
with
concentrations
solution
from
100
1000
ppm.
Specifically,
at
200
psi,
saturation
seawater-saturated
cores
about
50
70%
whereas
deionized
water-saturated
25
40%
ppm
concentration.
The
CO2/water
interface
H2/water
no
significant
effects
tension.
Moreover,
adsorption
DI
seawater
molecules
was
salt,
suggesting
promotes
adhesion
H2O
but
discourages
Our
results
generally
modify
hydrophobic
rocks,
turning
them
wet
while
mitigating
could
increase
Hence,
geo-storage
rocks
promising
strategy
derisking
optimizing
formations.
Fuel,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
371, P. 131899 - 131899
Published: May 24, 2024
One
of
the
major
challenges
in
harnessing
energy
from
renewable
sources
like
wind
and
solar
is
their
intermittent
nature.
Energy
production
these
can
vary
based
on
weather
conditions
time
day,
making
it
essential
to
store
surplus
for
later
use
when
there
a
shortfall.
storage
systems
play
crucial
role
addressing
this
intermittency
issue
ensuring
stable
reliable
supply.
Green
hydrogen,
sourced
renewables,
emerges
as
promising
solution
meet
rising
demand
sustainable
energy,
depletion
fossil
fuels
environmental
crises.
In
present
study,
underground
hydrogen
various
geological
formations
(aquifers,
depleted
hydrocarbon
reservoirs,
salt
caverns)
examined,
emphasizing
need
detailed
analysis
potential
hazards.
The
paper
discusses
associated
with
storage,
including
requirement
extensive
studies
understand
interactions
microorganisms.
It
underscores
importance
issue,
focus
reviewing
past
projects
sites,
well
modeling
field.
also
emphasizes
incorporating
hybrid
into
overcome
limitations
standalone
systems.
further
explores
future
integrations
green
within
dynamic
landscape.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 3586 - 3586
Published: July 21, 2024
Underground
hydrogen
storage
(UHS)
in
salt
caverns
is
a
sustainable
energy
solution
to
reduce
global
warming.
Salt
rocks
provide
an
exceptional
insulator
store
natural
hydrogen,
as
they
have
low
porosity
and
permeability.
Nevertheless,
the
creeping
nature
hydrogen-induced
impact
on
operational
infrastructure
threaten
integrity
of
injection/production
wells.
Furthermore,
scarcity
UHS
initiatives
indicates
that
investigations
well
remain
insufficient.
This
study
strives
profoundly
detect
research
gap
imperative
considerations
for
preservation
projects.
The
integrates
critical
characteristics,
geomechanical
geochemical
risks,
necessary
measurements
maintain
integrity.
casing
mechanical
failure
was
found
most
challenging
threat.
corrosive
erosive
effects
atoms
cement
may
critically
put
at
risk.
also
indicated
simultaneous
temperature
creep
behavior
corrosion
unexplored
area
has
scope
further
research.
inclusive
up-to-date
source
analysis
previous
advancements,
current
shortcomings,
future
requirements
preserve
implemented
within
caverns.
Gas Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128, P. 205382 - 205382
Published: June 11, 2024
Large-scale
hydrogen
storage
is
strategically
important
for
society
and
depleted
gas
reservoirs
have
been
proposed
as
a
potential
solution.
However,
the
mixing
with
remaining
hydrocarbon
during
injection/production
cycles
impact
of
different
reservoir
parameters
on
recovery
factor
(RFH2)
not
fully
understood.
We
investigate
dynamics
analyze
effects
initial
factor,
permeability,
well
perforation
length,
intelligent
completion,
fractures
RFH2.
Fine-grid
models
compositional
simulation
were
used
to
simulate
cyclic
storage.
Mixing
injected
occurred
in
three
distinct
phases
each
cycle:
1)
displacement
through
pressure-driven
flow
injection,
2)
density-driven
gases
idle
time
after
3)
towards
production
intervals
phase.
Higher
RFH2
s
obtained
when
process
was
initiated
at
higher
factors.
Storing
lower
permeability
also
led
s,
provided
pressure
limits
an
issue.
In
conditions
5×
15×
increase
moved
upward
spread
laterally,
positioning
it
farther
from
wellbore.
This
made
more
difficult
placed
zone
closer
perforations.
Shorter
lengths
top
formation
resulted
best
s.
Additionally,
completions
(that
closed
perforations
producing
low
content)
improved
by
providing
possibility
purer
production.
The
presence
natural
significantly
reduced
recovery,
especially
first
few
cycles.
influence
decreased
over
highly
conductive
paths
can
contribute
accumulated
unrecovered
previous
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1614 - 1614
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
review
and
identify
H2
storage
suitability
in
geological
reservoirs
the
Republic
Lithuania.
Notably,
Lithuania
can
store
clean
effectively
competitively
because
its
wealth
resources
well-established
infrastructure.
viability
Lithuanian
contexts
highlighted
study.
In
addition,
when
it
comes
injectivity
capacity,
salt
caverns
saline
aquifers
present
less
a
challenge
than
other
kinds
medium.
possesses
sizable
subterranean
(Cambrian
rocks)
that
be
utilized
H2.
For
preliminary
assessment,
cyclic
injection,
production
simulation
performed.
A
10-year
hydrogen
injection
recovery
Syderiai
aquifer
demonstrated
feasibility
UHS,
though
efficiency
was
reduced
by
nearly
50%
using
single
well
for
both
production.
suggests
separate
wells
improve
efficiency.
However,
guarantee
economic
containment
security,
detailed
assessment
structures
required
specifically
at
pore
scale
level.
volumetric
approach
estimated
combined
capacity
approximately
898.5
Gg
(~11
TWh)
Vaskai
aquifers,
significantly
exceeding
previous
estimates.
findings
underscore
importance
data
further
research
on
hydrogen-specific
factors
optimize
UHS
Addressing
technical,
geological,
environmental
challenges
through
multidisciplinary
essential
advancing
implementation
supporting
Lithuania’s
transition
sustainable
energy
system.
makes
possible
maximize
use
energy,
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
build
more
resilient
Hence,
intensive
advancements
are
needed
broader
applications
Abstract
Underground
hydrogen
storage
(UHS)
is
crucial
for
integrating
intermittent
renewable
energy
sources
but
presents
risks
from
rapid
injection-production
cycles
that
cause
dynamic
pressure
changes.
These
changes
can
lead
to
caprock
fracturing
and
fault
reactivation,
potentially
resulting
in
leakage
compromises
the
security
of
initiatives.
The
interaction
between
different
pathways
how
one
activated
pathway
may
influence
risk
profile
subsequent
stress
fluid
distribution
another
remains
poorly
understood.
This
study
tackles
these
questions
using
coupled
flow-geomechanics
simulations
H2
represent
real-world
geology
well-operation
scenarios.
For
first
time,
we
develop
a
workflow
integrates
stress-dependent
Barton-Bandis
model
with
Coulomb
frictional
failure-induced
permeability
investigate
interplay
pathways.
comprises
an
injection
reservoir,
caprock,
upper
aquifer.
When
injected
into
footwall
block
observe
as
fracture
opening
exceeded.
Caprock
followed
by
activation
leading
both
along
across
fault.
15%
total
gas
leaks
whereas
10%
Although
acts
conduit
movement
upwards
aquifer,
volume
only
0.08%
gas.
However,
vertical
displacement
exhibits
clear
signatures
activation,
while
shows
no
significant
overall
strain
or
displacement.
attributed
enhanced
lateral
constraint
on
deep
layers,
imposed
model's
geometry.
In
contrast,
extending
free
surface
allows
greater
slip
displacement,
accommodating
deformation.