The influence of hydraulic fracture and reservoir parameters on the storage of CO2 and enhancing CH4 recovery in Yanchang formation

• Published in: Energy (Oxford) Vol. 296; p. 131184
• Main Authors: Kasala, Erasto E., Wang, Jinjie, Lwazi, Hussein M., Nyakilla, Edwin E., Kibonye, John S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2024
• Subjects: adsorption; basins; carbon dioxide; CH4 recovery; clean energy; CO2 storage; desorption; economic sustainability; energy; Fracture half-length; Fracture porosity; hydraulic fracturing; Matrix permeability; methane; natural gas; oils; permeability; porosity; shale; Shale gas; simulation models; Matrix permeability; CH4 recovery; Fracture half-length; CO2 storage; Fracture porosity; Shale gas

The demand for a clean energy source from shale is growing day-to-day since it is not harmful to the environment like other fossil fuels. Further, shale reservoirs offer long-term geo-carbon dioxide (CO2) storage. Innovations in horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing have made shal...