Journal Article
Nature Precedings, 2010
Authors
Andy Chadwick, Dan Smith, Chris Hodrien, Sue Hovorka, Eric Mackay, Simon Mathias, Bryan Lovell, Francois Kalaydjian, Graeme Sweeney, Sally Benson, Jim Dooley, Casie Davidson
Abstract
AbstractIn a recent publication, Ehlig-Economides & Economides (2010) have sought to demonstrate that carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) is not technically or economically feasible, based on a supposed lack of underground storage capacity. We consider this to be a serious misrepresentation of the scientific, engineering and operational facts surrounding CCS. Ehlig-Economides & Economides raise a number of storage related issues: reservoir boundaries, capacity, pressure management, storage integrity, dissolution and storage in depleted reservoirs. We take each one in turn, highlighting specific errors in the paper but also drawing attention to more general background issues. Finally, we discuss in more detail some inconsistencies in the paper surrounding the reservoir engineering calculations.
