Geologic framework for the national assessment of carbon dioxide storage resources: Arkoma Basin, Kansas Basins, and Midcontinent Rift Basin study areas

Buursink, Marc L.; Craddock, William H.; Blondes, Madalyn S.; Freeman, Philip A.; Cahan, Steven M.; DeVera, Christina A.; Lohr, Celeste D.

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“…8,9 Several studies have examined the sequestration of CO 2 in the Proterozoic and Paleozoic layers of the central United States. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] These research works concentrated on whether the intended sites was suitable for ensuring efficient trapping, including if seal rocks, porous permeable medium, and sufficient storage capacity were present. The geological survey of Minnesota has conducted a comprehensive study of CO 2 sequestration in the state's midcontinent rift (MCR) Proterozoic strata.…”

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“…To evaluate any site for mineral sequestration, specific criteria should be applied, such as rock lithology, water saturation, pressure, temperature, salinity, porosity, permeability, heterogeneity, anisotropy, and seal rocks 8,9 . Several studies have examined the sequestration of CO 2 in the Proterozoic and Paleozoic layers of the central United States 10–16 . These research works concentrated on whether the intended sites was suitable for ensuring efficient trapping, including if seal rocks, porous permeable medium, and sufficient storage capacity were present.…”

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Geochemical assessment of mineral sequestration of carbon dioxide in the midcontinent rift

Abousif,

Wronkiewicz,

Masoud

2024

Greenhouse Gases

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This study examines the potential of Midcontinent Rift rocks to facilitate long‐term CO2 sequestration by providing the necessary Ca and Mg for carbonate mineralization. Surface samples were collected from the Oronto and Bayfield‐Jacobsville Groups around Lake Superior and used for petrography and X‐ray diffraction to determine their mineral composition. Also, X‐ray fluorescence was also used to assess their bulk chemical composition. The samples were then exposed to CO2 and deionized water in Teflon‐lined vessels at 90°C, and the resulting leachate fluids were analyzed for the cation released during the testing. SEM microscopy was used to examine the samples for potential mineralization of carbonate minerals. The Oronto Group sediments consist primarily of feldspathic to feldspathic lithic arenites with a chlorite‐dominated matrix, and the primary porosity is blocked by calcite and hematite cement. The Bayfield–Jacobsville sequences are porous quartz arenites to feldspathic quartz arenites that do not contain significant accumulation of Ca‐, Mg‐, and Fe‐bearing minerals. The leachate fluids obtained from Oronto Group samples exhibit a maximum Ca release rate (5.2 × 10−4 mole/cm2.day), indicating rapid calcite cement dissolution and increased porosity and permeability. SEM/EDS microanalysis revealed areas where pore‐filling calcite was preferentially dissolved. Longer‐term rock‐water reactions resulted in induced carbonate mineralization, as evidenced by calcite crystals observed in a sample reacted for 102 days. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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