Final Report Preliminary Characterization of Co2 Sequestration Potential in New Jersey and the Offshore Coastal Region
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FINAL REPORT PRELIMINARY CHARACTERIZATION OF CO2 SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL IN NEW JERSEY AND THE OFFSHORE COASTAL REGION Conducted by the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (MRCSP) DOE-NETL Cooperative Agreement DE-FC26-05NT42589 Submitted by: New Jersey Geological Survey PO Box 427 Trenton, NJ 08625 Submitted by: Battelle 505 King Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 MRCSP Program Manager: David Ball Prepared for: The U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory 3610 Collins Ferry Road P.O. Box 880 Morgantown, WV 26507-0880 Program Manager: Traci Rodosta April 21, 2011 DISCLAIMER This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. 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Preliminary Characterization of CO2 Sequestration Potential in New Jersey and the Offshore Coastal Region ii PRELIMINARY CHARACTERIZATION OF CO2 SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL IN NEW JERSEY AND THE OFFSHORE COASTAL REGION New Jersey Geological Survey Preliminary Characterization of CO2 Sequestration Potential in New Jersey and the Offshore Coastal Region iii STATE OF NEW JERSEY Chris Christie, Governor Department of Environmental Protection Bob Martin, Commissioner Geological Survey Karl Muessig, State Geologist NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The mission of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to assist the residents of New Jersey in preserving, sustaining, protecting and enhancing the environment to ensure the integration of high environmental quality, public health and economic vitality. NEW JERSEY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY The mission of the New Jersey Geological Survey (NJGS) is to map, research, interpret and provide scientific information regarding the state’s geology and ground-water resources. This information supports the regulatory and planning functions of DEP and other governmental agencies and provides the business community and public with information necessary to address environmental concerns and make economic decisions. Cover illustration: Cross section of coastal plain strata between Maryland and New Jersey Preliminary Characterization of CO2 Sequestration Potential in New Jersey and the Offshore Coastal Region iv CONTENTS FIGURES ....................................................................................................................................... vi TABLES ...................................................................................................................................... viii GLOSSARY OF TERMS .............................................................................................................. ix EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ x 1.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE POTENTIAL BENEATH THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL PLAIN .......................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction - Onshore Sequestration ........................................................................... 1 1.2 Geologic Background ................................................................................................... 1 1.3 The Potomac Formation ................................................................................................ 8 1.4 Upper Cretaceous Formations ..................................................................................... 13 1.5 Chronostratigraphic Correlations ................................................................................ 13 1.6 Well-Log Correlations ................................................................................................ 13 1.7 Suitability as a CO2 Injection Target or Seal Unit ...................................................... 35 1.8 A Preliminary Estimate of CO2 Storage Capacity ...................................................... 35 1.9 References ................................................................................................................... 41 2.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE POTENTIAL BENEATH THE CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SLOPE OFFSHORE NEW JERSEY .. 45 2.1 Introduction - Offshore Sequestration ........................................................................ 45 2.2 Geologic Background ................................................................................................. 45 2.3 Sequestration Targets .................................................................................................. 47 2.4 Available Geologic Samples ....................................................................................... 48 2.5 Available Seismic Data ............................................................................................... 50 2.6 Seismic Interpretation ................................................................................................. 51 2.7 Importance of True Depth Evaluation ........................................................................ 54 2.8 Well-Log Correlations ................................................................................................ 54 2.9 Sequestration Potential................................................................................................ 58 2.10 References ................................................................................................................... 59 3.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE POTENTIAL OF THE STOCKTON FORMATION IN THE NEWARK BASIN .................................................. 64 3.1 Introduction - Sequestration in the Late Triassic Stockton Formation ....................... 64 3.2 Geologic Background ................................................................................................. 65 3.3 Geospatial Coordinate Systems and Source Data ....................................................... 65 3.4 Cross-Section Interpretations ...................................................................................... 68 3.5 3D Surface Analyses of the Depth, Thickness, and Volume of the Stockton Formation (below 2,500 ft. MSL) ................................................................................................ 70 3.6 Discussion ................................................................................................................... 77 3.7 References ................................................................................................................... 80 Preliminary Characterization of CO2 Sequestration Potential in New Jersey and the Offshore Coastal Region v 4.0 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE POTENTIAL IN THE PALEOZOIC AND PRECAMBRIAN ROCKS OF NEW JERSEY .................................. 81 4.1 Introduction - Carbon Sequestration in the Paleozoic and Precambrian Rocks ......... 81 4.2 Geologic Summaries of Units Identified .................................................................... 81 4.3 The Precambrian Unconformity Surface .................................................................... 81 4.4 New Jersey Highlands................................................................................................. 81 4.5 Paleozoic Rocks of the Valley and Ridge, Highlands and Piedmont Provinces ........ 86 4.6 Cambrian Basal Sandstone ......................................................................................... 88 4.7 Basal Sandstone to Knox-Beekmantown Unconformity ............................................ 89 4.8 Knox-Beekmantown Unconformity to Lower Silurian Unconformity ....................... 90 4.9 Lower Silurian Medina Group/”Clinton” Sandstone .................................................. 91 4.10 Niagaran/Lockport Through Onondaga Interval ........................................................ 91 4.11 Lower Devonian Oriskany Group ............................................................................... 93 4.12 Devonian Organic-Rich Shales .................................................................................. 93 4.13 Sequestration in Paleozoic Carbonates Below a Major Thrust Fault ......................... 94 4.14 References ................................................................................................................... 96 FIGURES Figure 1.1. Mid-Atlantic Margin Location Map Showing Existing Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP), Atlantic Margin ............................................................................... 3 Figure 1.2. New Jersey Coastal Plain Location Map Showing Wells Used to Construct Cross Sections ............................................................................................................ 4 Figure 1.3. Cross Section Through