Approach

We are developing a website, where users will be able to numerically model the subsurface fluid flows, arising due to injection/production in geothermal or CO₂ storage operations. A user-friendly interface, tailored to the solution of geothermal and CO₂ storage modeling scenarios, will improve the accessibility of numerical results for a wide audience. The simulation results such as changes in pressure and fluid composition will be visualized using a map-based interface.

A prototype version is available at https://www.co2portal.dk.

About the Project

Estimates by the International Energy Agency show that we need to significantly accelerate the transition to green economy if we are about to limit the global warming scenario. Subsurface is an enabler for several green transition technologies, including – but not limited to – geothermal energy and storage of anthropogenic CO₂, which is the Earth’s primary greenhouse gas.

Injecting or producing fluids to or from the subsurface at a specific geographic area requires close collaboration between the authorities, technology companies, and the inhabitants of this area.

Our vision is to develop a communication platform which will allow for transparent and timely decision-making on CO₂ storage or geothermal license applications, anticipated activities, and societal acceptance.

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Nikolai Andrianov

Senior Advisor

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

Alexander Shapiro

Associate Professor

Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU