Monitoring of Gas Hydrate/CO2 Capture and Storage in Marine Sediment

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Geological Oceanography".

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College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
Interests: high-resolution marine seismic exploration; marine carbon storage and detection

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Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sanya 572000, China
Interests: seafloor structures; passive margins and subduction zones structure; basin analysis and petroleum geoscience; marine carbon storage and detection

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge technologies and methods for the monitoring of gas hydrate and CO2 capture and storage (CCUS) in marine sediments. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a crucial strategy for achieving carbon neutralization, with the storage of CO2 in sediments being a primary focus. However, it is essential to accurately detect the location of CO2 deposits and identify potential leakage to ensure the effectiveness and safety of CCUS.

This Special Issue will showcase the latest research in this field, highlighting advancements in monitoring technologies and methods. We welcome contributions in the form of review articles, original research papers, and comments. Researchers are encouraged to present novel approaches, innovative technologies, and case studies related to the monitoring of gas hydrate and CO2 storage in marine sediments.
Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Development of new monitoring techniques for gas hydrate and CO2 storage;
  2. Case studies on successful monitoring gas hydrate and CO2 practices in marine sediments;
  3. Application of advanced rock physics models in detecting and characterizing plumes;
  4. Integration of data analysis and modeling techniques for improved detection accuracy of gas hydrate and CO2 storage;
  5. Evaluation of environmental impacts of gas hydrate and CO2 storage operations;
  6. Assessment of long-term stability and integrity of stored CO2 in marine sediments.

This Special Issue aims to foster discussions and collaborations among researchers, engineers, and practitioners working on gas hydrate and CO2 monitoring in marine environments. It will contribute to the advancement of monitoring strategies, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and safety of CCUS operations in marine sediments.

Prof. Dr. Lei Xing
Dr. Jinwei Gao
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • CCUS
  • rock physics
  • plume detection
  • AVO

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The Spatial Coupling of Fluid Pathways with Gas Hydrates and Shallow Gas Reservoirs: A Case Study in the Qiongdongnan Basin, South China Sea
by Songlin Wu, Shiguo Wu, Jin Sun, Qingping Li, Junjin Chen, Yuan Chen, Xueqing Zhou and Umair Khan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(4), 659; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12040659 - 16 Apr 2024
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Shallow gas reservoirs play a crucial role in the gas hydrate system. However, the factors influencing their distribution and their relationship with the gas hydrate system remain poorly understood. In this study, we utilize three-dimensional seismic data to show the fluid pathways and [...] Read more.
Shallow gas reservoirs play a crucial role in the gas hydrate system. However, the factors influencing their distribution and their relationship with the gas hydrate system remain poorly understood. In this study, we utilize three-dimensional seismic data to show the fluid pathways and shallow gas reservoirs within the gas hydrate system in the Qiongdongnan Basin. From the deep to the shallow sections, four types of fluid pathways, including tectonic faults, polygonal faults, gas chimneys, and gas conduits, are accurately identified, indicating the strong spatial interconnection among them. The gas pipes are consistently found above the gas chimneys, which act as concentrated pathways for thermogenic gases from the deep sections to the shallow sections. Importantly, the distribution of the gas chimneys closely corresponds to the distribution of the Bottom Simulating Reflector (BSR) in the gas hydrate system. The distribution of the shallow gas reservoirs is significantly influenced by these fluid pathways, with four reservoirs located above tectonic faults and polygonal faults, while one reservoir is situated above a gas chimney. Furthermore, all four shallow gas reservoirs are situated below the BSR, and their distribution range exhibits minimal to no overlap with the distribution of the BSR. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of shallow gas reservoirs and the gas hydrate system, providing valuable insights for their future commercial development. Full article
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A Borehole Acoustic Calculation Approach with Gas Hydrate Saturation Inversion in Gas Hydrate-Bearing Sediments
by Lin Liu, Xiumei Zhang and Xiuming Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020271 - 01 Feb 2024
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The inversion of gas hydrate saturation is a critical procedure in the evaluation of hydrate reservoirs. In this paper, a theoretical model for a borehole acoustic wavefield excited by multipole sources is established for the first time. On this basis, the attenuation of [...] Read more.
The inversion of gas hydrate saturation is a critical procedure in the evaluation of hydrate reservoirs. In this paper, a theoretical model for a borehole acoustic wavefield excited by multipole sources is established for the first time. On this basis, the attenuation of the dipole flexural waves is obtained, and in combination with the results of sensitivity analysis, an approach for inverting natural gas hydrates using the attenuation characteristics of the dipole flexural wave is proposed. The results of the sensitivity analysis demonstrate that the attenuation of the dipole flexural wave is sensitive to gas hydrate saturation. Numerical results derived from synthetic logging data are provided to illustrate the viability of the inversion of gas hydrate saturation. Even when significant noise is introduced into the receiver signal arrays, the inversion method remains stable and accurately assesses gas hydrate saturation. The correctness and effectiveness of the proposed approach are substantiated through the processing of numerical simulation data. This work provides a potent processing approach for evaluating reservoir hydrate saturation utilizing acoustic well-logging information. Full article
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CO2 Injection Monitoring: Enhancing Time-Lapse Seismic Inversion for Injected Volume Estimation in the Utsira Formation, Sleipner Field, North Sea
by Doyin Pelemo-Daniels, Basil O. Nwafor and Robert R. Stewart
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(12), 2275; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11122275 - 30 Nov 2023
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This article presents an in-depth study of CO2 injection monitoring in the Sleipner Field, focusing on the Utsira Formation. The research leverages advanced time-lapse inversion techniques and 4D seismic data analysis to enhance the accuracy of volume estimations and provide a comprehensive [...] Read more.
This article presents an in-depth study of CO2 injection monitoring in the Sleipner Field, focusing on the Utsira Formation. The research leverages advanced time-lapse inversion techniques and 4D seismic data analysis to enhance the accuracy of volume estimations and provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic behavior of the injected CO2 plume. The analysis encompasses cross correlation, time shift, predictability, and other key elements to yield robust insights into the reservoir’s response to CO2 injection. Cross-correlation analysis results of 60% to 100% outside the injection zone and less than 50% within the injection zone reveal a distinct dissimilarity between the injection and non-injection zones, emphasizing phase, time, and frequency content changes due to CO2 injection. Time shifts are meticulously calibrated globally on a trace-by-trace basis, to account for shallow statics and velocity changes, improving the overall alignment of seismic data. Predictability analysis results of 0 to 0.34 within the injection zone and 0.45 to 0.96 at the background further reinforce the findings, highlighting high predictability values in areas untouched by production and markedly lower values within the injection zone. These results provide a measure of the reliability of the seismic data and its ability to reflect the subtle changes occurring in the reservoir. Crucially, the time-lapse inversion process excels in capturing the evolving state of the CO2 plume within the Utsira Formation. The seismic data reveals the migration and expansion of the plume over time and the dynamic nature of the reservoir’s response to CO2 injection. Integrating various data facets reduces non-uniqueness in inversion results, allowing for more precise volume estimations. Full article
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