SPE Western Regional Meeting,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
hydrogen
production
is
a
key
driver
for
accelerating
global
energy
transition.
This
study
evaluates
the
influence
of
injection
gas
composition
on
yield
during
in-situ
light
oil
reservoirs.
In
study,
three
strategies:
CH4+CO2,
CO2+O2,
and
N2+O2
are
investigated
with
aid
dynamic
reservoir
simulation
models
advanced
reaction
kinetics.
To
conduct
investigation,
three-dimensional
compositional
model
was
built
using
CMG
software
fluid
consisting
ten
hydrocarbons
two
non-hydrocarbon
components
incorporated.
Results
from
analysis
reveal
that
composed
CH4+CO2
yielded
most
consistently
outperforms
alternatives,
not
only
in
terms
cumulative
but
also
by
contributing
to
carbon
capture
utilization,
aligning
seamlessly
sustainability
objectives.
could
be
because
leverages
steam
methane
reforming
dry
combustion.
Comparing
performance
CO2+O2
N2+O2,
underscores
limitations
combustion-dependent
approaches
emphasizes
superior
capabilities
processes.
effective
across
range
temperatures
mole
fractions,
making
it
optimal
choice
generation
within
The
efficiency
contingent
oxygen
availability,
while
comparable,
lacks
enhancement
promoting
generation.
Ranking
strategies
this
hydrogen-to-syngas
ratio,
followed
CO2+O2.
These
findings
offer
pivotal
insights
refining
operational
parameters
advancing
sustainable
applications
enhanced
research
contributes
ongoing
discourse
solutions
addresses
goals
environmental
concerns
linked
greenhouse
emissions.
practical
implications
extend
industry,
providing
pathway
intricate
landscape
Energy Geoscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 100288 - 100288
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
In
the
pursuit
of
global
net
zero
carbon
emissions
and
climate
change
mitigation,
ongoing
research
into
sustainable
energy
sources
emission
control
is
paramount.
This
review
examines
methane
leakage
from
abandoned
oil
gas
(AOG)
wells,
focusing
particularly
on
Lubbock,
a
geographic
area
situated
within
larger
region
known
as
Permian
Basin
in
West
Texas,
United
States.
The
objective
to
assess
extent
environmental
implications
these
wells.
analysis
integrates
pertinent
literature,
governmental
industry
data,
prior
Lubbock
reports.
Factors
affecting
leakage,
including
well
integrity,
geological
characteristics,
human
activities,
are
explored.
Our
estimates
1781
drilled
wells
forming
foundation
for
targeted
assessments
monitoring
due
historical
drilling
trends.
hierarchy
statuses
highlights
prevalence
“active
wells,”
trailed
by
“plugged
wells”
“inactive
wells.”
Methane
potential
aligns
with
types,
underscoring
importance
strategic
mitigation.
notes
zenith
“drilled
completed”
during
1980–1990.
While
our
study's
case
literature
reiterate
critical
significance
assessing
mitigating
AOG
it's
important
clarify
that
does
not
directly
provide
data.
Instead,
it
contextualizes
issue's
magnitude
emphasizes
type
status
analysis's
role
mitigation
efforts.
summary,
deepens
understanding
aiding
informed
decision-making
policy
formulation
preservation.
By
clarifying
patterns,
we
aim
contribute
effective
strategies
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 102812 - 102812
Published: May 1, 2024
The
release
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
the
earth's
atmosphere
is
a
substantial
global
environmental
concern
that
arises
from
processes
industrialization
and
urbanization.
increase
in
atmospheric
CO2
concentrations
has
resulted
phenomenon
warming
subsequent
alterations
climate
patterns.
Accelerated
sequestration
cementitious
materials
currently
subject
extensive
research
as
highly
efficacious
approach
to
mitigating
footprint
concrete
industry.
procedure
entails
transformation
gaseous
carbonate
minerals.
review
presented
this
paper
outlines
most
recent
carbonation
(i.e.,
sequestration)
techniques,
such
mineral
carbonation,
accelerated
curing
(ACC),
pre-carbonation,
mixing,
have
been
recently
explored.
potential
industrial
wastes
advantages
their
incorporation
matrix
investigated.
Carbonation
technologies
effect
on
performance
composites
are
reported.
Information
life
cycle
assessment
also
included
evaluate
impact
associated
with
production
carbonated
materials.
Various
commercialized
utilization
construction
sector,
CarbonCure,
Solidia,
Carbstone,
Calera,
Carbon8
reviewed.
Moreover,
offers
thorough
insight
technologies,
evaluating
advantages,
limitations,
existing
gaps
research.
Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 508 - 532
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Addressing
escalating
energy
demands
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions
in
the
oil
industry
has
driven
extensive
efforts
carbon
capture
utilization
(CCU),
focusing
on
power
plants
industrial
facilities.
However,
utilizing
CO2
as
a
raw
material
to
produce
valuable
chemicals,
materials,
fuels
for
transportation
may
offer
more
sustainable
long-term
solution
than
sequestration
alone.
This
approach
also
presents
promising
alternatives
traditional
chemical
feedstock
industries
such
fine
pharmaceuticals,
polymers.
review
comprehensively
outlines
current
state
of
technologies,
exploring
associated
challenges
opportunities
regarding
their
efficiency
economic
feasibility.
Specifically,
it
examines
potential
technologies
looping,
membrane
separation,
adsorption
processes,
which
are
advancing
frontiers
by
enhancing
reducing
costs.
Additionally,
explores
various
methods
utilization,
highlighting
benefits
applications.
These
hold
producing
high-value
chemicals
offering
new
pathways
reduce
footprint.
The
integration
is
examined,
emphasizing
its
cost-effective
efficient
that
mitigates
climate
change
while
converting
into
resource.
Finally,
designing,
developing,
scaling
up
providing
comprehensive
perspective
technical
need
be
addressed.
It
provides
roadmap
suggesting
successful
deployment
could
result
significant
environmental
encourage
innovation
practices
within
sectors.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(17), P. 16358 - 16370
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
The
growing
demand
for
sustainable
energy
solutions
due
to
escalating
climate
change
challenges
has
spurred
interest
in
the
production
of
hydrogen
from
petroleum
reservoirs.
This
comparative
numerical
study
investigates
optimization
generation
depleted
light
oil
reservoirs
through
double-simultaneous
gas
injection
techniques,
namely,
CH4
+
CO2,
CO2
O2,
and
N2
using
CMG
STARS
thermal
reservoir
simulator.
focuses
on
multilayered
runs
simulations
a
period
15
years
evaluate
long-term
viability.
Furthermore,
it
explores
impact
critical
parameters
strategies
yield.
Findings
reveal
that
is
most
effective
technique,
yielding
significant
cumulative
189,225
kg,
representing
102.26%
increase
base
case.
O2
also
show
substantial
improvements
upon
optimization,
with
increasing
by
33.95
181.80%,
respectively.
Sensitivity
analysis
highlights
influence
porosity,
permeability,
temperature,
pressure,
mole
fraction
Reservoir
porosity
permeability
significantly
affect
efficiency,
particularly
strategy
showing
heightened
sensitivity.
Temperature
proves
crucial
maximizing
reaction
kinetics,
while
adjusting
pressure
further
enhances
production.
underscores
complex
interplay
between
characteristics
situ
generation.
Optimization
efforts
offer
promising
avenues
improving
efficiency
reservoirs,
contributing
solutions.
