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Carbon Storage Monitoring, Verification, And Accounting (Mva), University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Carbon Storage Monitoring, Verification, And Accounting (Mva), University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet about carbon storage monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA). Includes background on MVA, the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), and Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership plans for MVA strategy development.
Experimental Data Supporting Co2 Enhanced Oil Recovery And Storage Potential In The Bakken Petroleum System (Bps), University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Experimental Data Supporting Co2 Enhanced Oil Recovery And Storage Potential In The Bakken Petroleum System (Bps), University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet on CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the Bakken petroleum system. Highlights experimental data concerning CO2’s role in oil recovery in the region.
Bpop Prospectus, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Bpop Prospectus, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Prospectus for Bakken Production Optimization Program (BPOP) 4.0.
Carbon Capture, Utilization, And Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Carbon Capture, Utilization, And Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet about carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC’s) CCUS capabilities. Includes information on the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership initiative, Brine Extraction and Storage Test (BEST), Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE), Red Trail Energy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a feed study at Coal Creek Station, Bell Creek and Cedar Creek anticline projects, and Partnership for CO2 Capture (PCO2C).
Carbon Capture, Utilization, And Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Carbon Capture, Utilization, And Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet about carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC’s) CCUS capabilities. Includes information on the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership initiative, Brine Extraction and Storage Test (BEST), Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE), Red Trail Energy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a feed study at Coal Creek Station, Bell Creek and Cedar Creek anticline projects, and Partnership for CO2 Capture (PCO2C).
Investigation Of Produced Gas Injection In The Bakken For Enhanced Oil Recovery Considering Well Interference, Lu Jin, Bethany A. Kurz, Mojtaba Ardali, Xincheng Wan, Jin Zhao, Jun He, Steven B. Hawthorne, Aldjia Boualam Djezzar, Yang Yu, Donald Morris
Investigation Of Produced Gas Injection In The Bakken For Enhanced Oil Recovery Considering Well Interference, Lu Jin, Bethany A. Kurz, Mojtaba Ardali, Xincheng Wan, Jin Zhao, Jun He, Steven B. Hawthorne, Aldjia Boualam Djezzar, Yang Yu, Donald Morris
EERC Publications
To better evaluate the feasibility of applying produced gas injection for EOR in the BPS (Bakken petroleum system) under realistic constraints, a series of field data analyses, modeling/simulations, and experimental activities were performed in this study to fulfill the following two objectives: 1. Design a pilot test to evaluate the technical feasibility of increasing oil production through EOR from the Bakken pool utilizing produced gas while accounting for well interference effects. 2. Investigate a variety of HnP strategies to improve gas injection and oil production performance, as well as maximize achievable EOR benefits with a limited volume of gas that …
Experimental Evaluation Of Enhanced Tight Oil Recovery Performance By Microbubble Co2 And Microbubble Rich Gas In North Dakota Plays, Yang Yu, Christopher J. Beddoe, Xiqiu Xue, Alexander V. Chakhmakhchev, John A. Hamling, Steven A. Smith, Bethany A. Kurz
Experimental Evaluation Of Enhanced Tight Oil Recovery Performance By Microbubble Co2 And Microbubble Rich Gas In North Dakota Plays, Yang Yu, Christopher J. Beddoe, Xiqiu Xue, Alexander V. Chakhmakhchev, John A. Hamling, Steven A. Smith, Bethany A. Kurz
EERC Publications
This study effort was undertaken to 1) provide a first-of-a-kind evaluation of a microbubble CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique for application in tight unconventional plays, 2) compare the performance of microbubble CO2 injection with continuous-phase CO2 injection for Red River EOR applications in North Dakota, and 3) investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of microbubble EOR by using a rich gas mixture in low-permeability formations to assess microbubble rich gas EOR performance relative to microbubble CO2 EOR performance.
Laboratory Studies Of Rich Gas Interactions With Bakken Crude Oil To Support Enhanced Oil Recovery, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, David J. Miller, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju, Gordon Pospisil
Laboratory Studies Of Rich Gas Interactions With Bakken Crude Oil To Support Enhanced Oil Recovery, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, David J. Miller, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju, Gordon Pospisil
EERC Publications
Lab studies are being conducted to determine the effect of different rich gases on their potential to enhance Bakken crude oil recovery. These include measuring the MMP of Bakken crude oil with different candidate gas injectants and measuring the hydrocarbon composition in the “miscible” phase generated by crude oil/injectant exposures.
Laboratory Investigation Of Co2 Injectivity And Adsorption Potential Within The Bakken Formation, Steven A. Smith, Bethany A. Kurz, James A. Sorensen, Christopher J. Beddoe, Blaise A.F. Mibeck, Alexander Azenkeng, Steven B. Hawthorne, Charles D. Gorecki
Laboratory Investigation Of Co2 Injectivity And Adsorption Potential Within The Bakken Formation, Steven A. Smith, Bethany A. Kurz, James A. Sorensen, Christopher J. Beddoe, Blaise A.F. Mibeck, Alexander Azenkeng, Steven B. Hawthorne, Charles D. Gorecki
EERC Publications
To assess CO2 injectivity and storage potential within the organic-rich shales and middle member of the Bakken Formation, a series of laboratory tests were performed.
Multiscale Modeling To Evaluate The Mechanisms Controlling Co2-Based Enhanced Oil Recovery And Co2 Storage In The Bakken Formation, José A. Torres, Lu Jin, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Lawrence J. Pekot, James A. Sorensen, Kyle J. Peterson, Parker W. Anderson, Steven B. Hawthorne
Multiscale Modeling To Evaluate The Mechanisms Controlling Co2-Based Enhanced Oil Recovery And Co2 Storage In The Bakken Formation, José A. Torres, Lu Jin, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Lawrence J. Pekot, James A. Sorensen, Kyle J. Peterson, Parker W. Anderson, Steven B. Hawthorne
EERC Publications
This work presents the main findings of a research project conducted to integrate well logs and advanced laboratory- based data from Bakken core samples into geocellular and simulation models at multiple scales. The objective of this effort was to improve the accuracy of modeling approaches for predicting potential incremental oil production through carbon dioxide (CO2)-based enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in unconventional tight oil reservoirs and to evaluate the ability of organic-rich shales to store CO2 and, possibly, produce incremental oil.
The Influence Organics On Supercritical Co2 Migration In Organic-Rich Shales, Bethany A. Kurz, James A. Sorensen, Steven B. Hawthorne, Steven A. Smith, Hamed Sanei, Omid Ardakani, Joel Walls, Lu Jin, Shane K. Butler, Christopher J. Beddoe, Blaise A.F. Mibeck
The Influence Organics On Supercritical Co2 Migration In Organic-Rich Shales, Bethany A. Kurz, James A. Sorensen, Steven B. Hawthorne, Steven A. Smith, Hamed Sanei, Omid Ardakani, Joel Walls, Lu Jin, Shane K. Butler, Christopher J. Beddoe, Blaise A.F. Mibeck
EERC Publications
This work describes a series of laboratory-based tests to evaluate the efficacy of CO2 for EOR and to better understand the controlling mechanisms of CO2 permeation in Bakken rock samples.
Field Test Of Co2 Injection In A Vertical Middle Bakken Well To Evaluate The Potential For Enhanced Oil Recovery And Co2 Storage, James A. Sorensen, Lawrence J. Pekot, José A. Torres, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, Steven A. Smith, Lonny L. Jacobson, Thomas E. Doll
Field Test Of Co2 Injection In A Vertical Middle Bakken Well To Evaluate The Potential For Enhanced Oil Recovery And Co2 Storage, James A. Sorensen, Lawrence J. Pekot, José A. Torres, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, Steven A. Smith, Lonny L. Jacobson, Thomas E. Doll
EERC Publications
In 2017, an injection test was conducted in a vertical well completed in the Middle Member of the Bakken Formation. The objectives of the field test were to quantitatively determine the injectivity of an unstimulated Bakken reservoir and the ability of injected CO2 to mobilize oil.
Bell Creek Project – Enhanced Oil Recovery Resulting In Associated Co2 Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Bell Creek Project – Enhanced Oil Recovery Resulting In Associated Co2 Storage, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet about the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership research into associated CO2 storage incidental to a commercial enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operation. The project also seeks to develop cost-effective monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) techniques to monitor EOR and associated CO2 storage.
Extraction Of Oil From The Bakken Shales With Supercritical Co2, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Steven A. Smith, Loreal V. Heebink, Nicholas W. Bosshart, José A. Torres, Chantsalmaa Dalkhaa, Charles D. Gorecki, Edward N. Steadman, John A. Harju
Extraction Of Oil From The Bakken Shales With Supercritical Co2, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Steven A. Smith, Loreal V. Heebink, Nicholas W. Bosshart, José A. Torres, Chantsalmaa Dalkhaa, Charles D. Gorecki, Edward N. Steadman, John A. Harju
EERC Publications
Results from 20 samples showed that supercritical CO2 enables extraction of a considerable portion (15%–65%) of the hydrocarbons from the Bakken shales within 24 hours. The results may be used to improve modeling and forecasting the effects of CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and suggest the possibility for increasing ultimate recovery, and possibly CO2 storage, in some areas of the Bakken Formation.
A Systematic Investigation Of Gas-Based Improved Oil Recovery Technologies For The Bakken Tight Oil Formation, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Lawrence J. Pekot, Steven A. Smith, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Alexander Azenkeng, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju
A Systematic Investigation Of Gas-Based Improved Oil Recovery Technologies For The Bakken Tight Oil Formation, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Lawrence J. Pekot, Steven A. Smith, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Alexander Azenkeng, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju
EERC Publications
In this work, we systematically studied the feasibility of various EOR options for the Bakken Formation based on detailed reservoir/rock characterization, fluid analysis, and gas extraction investigation.
Monitoring, Verification, And Accounting Plans Of Water Resources During The Geologic Storage Of Carbon Dioxide, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Monitoring, Verification, And Accounting Plans Of Water Resources During The Geologic Storage Of Carbon Dioxide, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Working Group (WWG), which examines the monitoring aspects of the CO2 monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) framework as it pertains to geologic storage (GS) sites. Highlights measures taken to protect water resources.
Pcor Partnership – Demonstrating Co2 Storage In The Northern Great Plains, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Pcor Partnership – Demonstrating Co2 Storage In The Northern Great Plains, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet about the third phase of the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership Program project to promote the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Outlines various CCS projects that were part of the project, and discusses adjacent PCOR Partnership activities.
Carbon Capture And Storage: Protecting Freshwater Resources, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
Carbon Capture And Storage: Protecting Freshwater Resources, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center
EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets
Fact sheet on the importance of protecting water resources during carbon capture and storage (CCS). Outlines suggested regulatory framework and touches on U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) measures to avoid unforeseen risks in the future.