Development of a Monitoring, Verification, and Accounting Plan for a Potential CCS Project at Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
The Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership and Spectra EnergyTransmission (SET) are investigating the feasibility of a carbon captureand storage (CCS) project to mitigate CO2 emissions produced bySETs Fort Nelson Gas Plant (FNGP) in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.If a CCS project is determined to be feasible, the CO2 will be injected into adeep saline carbonate formation. Baseline characterization data have beencollected on potential injection target and sealing formations and used tocreate static petrophysical models of potential CO2 storage reservoirs andconduct dynamic simulation modeling of potential injection scenarios.The baseline data and initial modeling results were then used to conducta risk assessment of potential operational scenarios. While a final injectionstrategy has not yet been determined, a draft monitoring, verification, andaccounting (MVA) plan has been developed using assumptions based onthose previous characterization, modeling, and risk assessment efforts.The draft MVA plan covers the surface, near-surface, and deep subsurfaceenvironments in the area of the FNGP and includes specific technologies,spatial locations of measurements, a monitoring schedule, and baseline datanecessary to address critical project risk and regulatory requirements andidentify any deviations from expected conditions in a timely manner. Theprojects integrated philosophy of geologic characterization, modeling, andrisk assessment will ensure that MVA strategies remain fiView/Download Document
Event/Meeting Information
13th Annual Carbon Capture, Utilization, & Storage Conference
4/28/2014
Pittsburgh, PA