Energy storage systems exist primarily to bridge the gap between energy production and energy consumption. This blog post focuses on the use of man-made salt caverns which have long been recognised as promising for gas storage options including Compressed Air Energy Storage.
As we need to increase the amount of renewable energy in the energy mix going forward as part of the energy transition, the requirement for energy storage solutions is imperative. Continue reading to find out more.
In January 2021, an almost complete ichthyosaur skeleton was discovered at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve in Leicestershire. A paper describing the full excavation process and preliminary research findings was published in October last year. Continue reading to learn more about this interesting find, and what connection Merlin has to it.
Understanding flow physics is important in modelling the movement of CO₂ underground. Continue reading to learn more about these modelling techniques, focusing on invasion percolation.
The fluid dynamics of CO₂ differ significantly from those of hydrocarbons due to variations in density, viscosity, and phase behaviour. A nuanced understanding of CO₂ flow physics is imperative for effective modelling and prediction. Continue reading our latest blog to find out more.
Understanding the properties of supercritical CO₂ is pivotal for accurate subsurface modelling. Read our latest blog post to learn more about this unfamiliar phase.
Knowledge gathered from decades of hydrocarbon exploration is vital to help us with our efforts in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). However, despite many parallels, there is a significant difference between natural migration of hydrocarbons and the flow of injected CO₂ underground. Robust modelling and simulation of CO₂ plumes is therefore required to fully understand fluid movements to ensure the safe and efficient storage of CO₂. This article looks at these similarities and differences and what it all means for the advancement of CCS going forward.
In her third and final article on rock physics for CCS, Eleanor Oldham discusses the pitfalls of seismic trace modelling for CCS workflows. The article focuses on how fluids are parametrised and how fluid substitution for CO₂ differs from hydrocarbons. Continue reading to learn more.
Following on from last week's blog, Eleanor Oldham continues to discuss the uses of Rock Physics for CCS with her latest article on 4D Seismic and Inversion. Learn about how 4D seismic can be used to visualise the movement of a CO₂ plume through time, how rock physics workflows can be utilised to make sure 4D surveys will be cost effective, and how seismic inversion provides a useful method of relating seismic amplitudes to CO₂ saturations and/or pressure increase.
Rock physics models allow us to characterise rock properties, and, when correctly applied, to de-risk amplitude driven hydrocarbon prospects. Many workers are now bringing rock physics methods to CCS challenges, but what questions can it answer and what limitations do we need to be aware of? Continue reading Eleanor Oldham’s latest blog post to find out.
Sedimentology is a key factor in screening for and risking potential reservoirs for carbon storage sites. Having a good understanding of the environment of deposition, heterogeneity within the reservoir and pore-scale sedimentology is key to understanding how injected CO₂ will behave. It is important to make accurate geological models of the fluid pathways to de-risk potential storage units and ensure that the CO₂ we inject will be stored indefinitely. Continue reading to find out more.
As the global community intensifies its efforts towards combating climate change, the imperative to achieve Net Zero emissions has never been more pressing. At Merlin Energy Resources Ltd., we are dedicated to supporting this revolution of the energy landscape through pioneering sustainable solutions. Continue reading to see how we are making a difference.