Prospective Application of Carbon Capture and Storage: A Case Study of Field X in OML Y in the Niger Delta Basin

Abstract

The expansion of gas utilization systems, together with Nigeria's present climate objective, makes CCS a must-do for the country. The Niger Delta Basin has been identified as an excellent setting for carbon capture and storage (CCS), particularly in depleted reservoirs, according to a basin-wide evaluation. However, not all carbon-depleted reservoirs are appropriate for carbon storage. The suitability of the western Niger Delta basin for CCS is assessed in this research. This study looked at five reservoirs in the western section of the basin. The storage capability of the region's reservoirs was assessed using Screening Criteria for Carbon Storage, as well as well logs, seismic, reservoir properties and petrophysical data. These reservoirs are proven to fit several characteristics, including seismicity, size, faulting intensity, reservoir depth, maturity, hydrocarbon potentials, climate, and hydrogeology. The findings of this study may be used as a benchmark for identifying prospective storage locations within the basin and extended to other sedimentary basins.