Advancing ccus in the michigan basin

Project Objectives

The overall objective of the project is to advance the understanding of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology within communities, ensure the long-term, safe, and equitable storage of CO2 within the Michigan Basin, provide information to all stakeholders, and reduce risk. The project is led by the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) and Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE). The team benefits from strategic partners consisting of subject matter experts, outreach and education specialists, and environmental justice experts. The project plans to achieve goals through compilation and analysis of existing data, collection of geomechanical and lithological data, wellbore integrity assessment, societal considerations assessments and plans (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility [DEIA], Justice40 Initiative, and community and stakeholder engagement), and the integration of each component into an easy-to-use screening tool. The results of the project will provide critical data and information needed by developers, operators, researchers, regulators/decision-makers, and communities to evaluate future site(s) and/or hub(s) for CO2 storage.

Project Goals

The proposed project will support a comprehensive and integrated research program with the following features and goals:

• Compiling, integrating, and analyzing existing geologic data, geochemical, geomechanical, injection data, and well records into comprehensive databases

• Collecting and analyzing new data for confining systems through laboratory evaluations of mineralogy, lithology, and geomechanical properties

• Detailed mapping and polygon mapping of reservoir and confining unit properties

• Developing wellbore integrity risk tool and guidance

• Developing community outreach and engagement strategies

• Evaluating disadvantaged and environmental justice communities

• Drafting and maintaining community benefits portfolio plans