It turns out that important research conducted by SINTEF in the oil and gas sector can also have applications in the fight against climate change.
The simulation model called LedaFlow has allowed us to understand the ways in which oil and gas can be transported in the same pipeline. This multiphase flow technology has helped the Norwegian oil and gas sector save billions, and now this model will be further developed to investigate how carbon dioxide behaves in similar pipelines.
Technologies related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) are crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In the future, we need to learn how to handle and store large quantities of carbon dioxide. Therefore, we must find the best ways to transport gas and inject it into massive underground reservoirs.
Scaling Up
In Norway, many initiatives are being undertaken to implement CCS technology on an industrial scale in the oil and gas sector. Among other initiatives, leading companies in the sector are using the Northern Lights project, which aims to store up to 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide in subsea reservoirs by 2024, and a total of five million tons by 2026.
Currently, there are very few carbon dioxide storage projects in Norway, and all of them rely on injecting gas from a single source using a single well. The Northern Lights project aims to store carbon dioxide on a much larger scale, requiring more complex operations in which gas from multiple sources will be transported and injected through a network of different wells. Carbon dioxide will be captured from processes such as waste incineration and cement production.
This research project has been named Innovative Research on Carbon Dioxide Flow Sensitivity.
FAQ:
1. What is the LedaFlow simulation model?
The LedaFlow simulation model allows for an understanding of the ways in which oil and gas can be transported in a pipeline. This multiphase flow technology helps in cost savings and is now being developed to investigate the behavior of carbon dioxide in similar pipelines.
2. What are the technologies related to carbon capture and storage?
Technologies related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) are crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. We need to effectively handle and store large quantities of carbon dioxide, so it is necessary to find the best ways to transport and inject gas into underground reservoirs.
3. What are the initiatives related to CCS technology in Norway?
In Norway, many initiatives are being undertaken to implement CCS technology on an industrial scale in the oil and gas sector. One such project is the Northern Lights, which aims to store millions of tons of carbon dioxide in subsea reservoirs.
4. What are the challenges related to storing carbon dioxide on a large scale?
Currently, there are only a few carbon dioxide storage projects in Norway, all of which rely on injecting gas from a single source using a single well. The Northern Lights project aims to store carbon dioxide on a much larger scale, requiring more complex operations such as transporting gas from multiple sources and injecting it through a network of different wells.
5. What are the studies on carbon dioxide flow sensitivity?
Studies on carbon dioxide flow sensitivity refer to the research project that aims to investigate the behavior of carbon dioxide in flow processes.
Definitions:
– CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) – technologies related to capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
– Pipeline – a structure used for the transport of oil and gas.
– Carbon Dioxide – a gas that is a major contributor to climate change.
– Greenhouse Gas Emissions – gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to climate change.
Suggested Related Links:
SINTEF – official website of SINTEF, the organization conducting research in the oil and gas sector.
Northern Lights – website of the Northern Lights project, aiming to store carbon dioxide.
LedaFlow – website dedicated to the LedaFlow simulation model.
The source of the article is from the blog crasel.tk