52303 PTRC.qxp 8/16/2004 2:08 PM Page 1 IEA GHG WEYBURN CO2 MONITORING & STORAGE PROJECT SUMMARY REPORT 2000-2004 An International Collaborative Research Program Led by the PTRC Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Editors: Theme Leaders: M. Wilson S.Whittaker, S I R M. Monea D.White, GSC D.Law, ARC R.Chalaturnyk, U of A IEA GHG Weyburn CO2 Monitoring & Storage Project Summary Report 2000-2004 From the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies September 5-9, 2004, Vancouver, Canada Volume III PTRC Internet Homepage http://www.ptrc.ca Consult the PTRC Internet Homepage for full catalogue information on all books, journals, and electronic products and services. PTRC publications of Related Interest IEA GHG Weyburn CO2 Monitoring and Storage Project: Phase 2 Proposal Available on request For Publication Inquiries, contact: PTRC Mike Monea Executive Director, Petroleum Technology Research Centre 6 Research Drive Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7J7 Canada Tel: +306-787-8290 Fax: +306-787-8811 Email: [email protected] Malcolm Wilson Director, Energy and Environment University of Regina and Petroleum Technology Research Centre 6 Research Drive Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7J7 Canada Tel: +306-337-2287 Fax: +306-787-2333 Email: [email protected] General Inquiries, including placing orders, should be directed to PTRC. IEA GHG Weyburn CO2 Monitoring & Storage Project Summary Report 2000-2004 From the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies September 5-9, 2004, Vancouver, Canada Theme Leaders Edited by S. Whittaker M. Wilson Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA Regina, Saskatchewan, CA. D. White M. Monea Geological Survey of Canada, PTRC Ottawa, Ontario, CA Regina, Saskatchewan, CA D. Law Alberta Research Council, Edmonton, Alberta, CA R. Chalaturnyk University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CA Volume III 2004 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE Regina PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE 6 Research Drive Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 7J7, CA © 2004 Petroleum Technology Research Centre. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright of PTRC, and the following terms and conditions apply to its use. Photocopying Single photocopies of single chapters may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the Publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. 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First Edition 2004 Cataloguing & Publication Data Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada Canadian ISBN Agency / Agence canadienne de l' ISBN IEA GHG Weyburn CO2 Monitoring & Storage Project Summary Report 2000-2004 ISBN 0-9736290-0-2 FORWARD In 1998, when it became clear that the proposed CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery project of EnCana (then PanCanadian) was a reality, discussions began within government and with EnCana to initiate a major research project to operate in parallel with the commercial oil recovery project. This phase of the project culminated with a workshop in August of 1999, when the basics of the project and, more importantly, the core of the research team were determined. It was at this time that the new General Manager of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) became responsible for the fledgeling research project. From the very start of this project, it was clear that a baseline survey was critical to the ultimate success of the larger research project. The timing was short, however, given the schedule for project start-up set by EnCana. To undertake a planned baseline survey would take a substantial amount of money. It is at this point that credit must be given to the politicians who supported this project. While there was considerable technical support for the concept, it was necessary to move this support through the government infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Canada to obtain the necessary funding for the baseline survey. Two senior politicians stepped up to the plate, demonstrating confidence in their technical staff, and supported the release of the necessary funding. While numerous people deserve mention for their role in this project, too many to mention in these notes, these two politicians stand at the front. Minister Ralph Goodale, then the federal Minister responsible for Natural Resources Canada and Minister Eldon Lautermilch, then the provincial Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Energy and Mines took the initiative to support funding. The original project proponents envisaged a project that would require in the order of $20 million Canadian over four years to complete. Partly as a result of the importance of the project and partly due to the tenacity of Roland Moberg, the General Manager of the PTRC, this goal was more than achieved with cash and in- kind contributions. At least as importantly, this project demonstrated that a truly international research project could be managed in an effective manner, producing excellent results at the culmination of the four years of research. This is due, in no small part, to Project Manager Waleed Jazrawi. This book provides a public overview of the work of the many excellent researchers who were involved in the research program. This is a very brief overview of the total work and the Editors would like to thank the Theme writers for the effort they put into synthesizing the huge volume of good work into a book of manageable length that captures the essence of this research. These writers include Steve Whittaker (Saskatchewan Industry and Resources), Don White (Geological Survey of Canada), David Law (Alberta Research Council), and Rick Chalaturnyk (University of Alberta). During the course of the project, the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEA GHG) undertook a formal expert review of the work underway. The IEA GHG had always been a strong supporter of the project and helped greatly in maintaining the visibility of the project. The review was a very positive demonstration of this support and highlighted in a very positive way the value of the work and the professionalism of the research team. This was the start of the peer-review process, and the editors would like to recognize the efforts of Paul Freund and John Gale of IEA GHG for their efforts and support. The peer-review process has been completed by three very credible groups. The draft of this book was sent out to three research groups: Researchers at Stanford University in California; Researchers with the CO2 Cooperative Research Centre (CO2CRC) in Australia; and Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatchewan. The Editors would like to extend their thanks to the individuals with these three groups who provide excellent comments to the Theme writers and allowed us to complete the peer-review in a timely fashion. The combination of good researchers, good writers, good project management, and good peer-reviewers has made the editors’ job easy. We are convinced that this book is a fitting tribute to research that will set the international standard for geological storage of CO2. Our thanks go out once again to all those involved in this excellent work. Mike Monea, Executive Director, PTRC Malcolm Wilson, Director Energy and Environment, University of Regina and PTRC v EDITORS’ NOTE As the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme has played such a significant role in the Project and in the production of this book, it is only fitting that this group have an opportunity to express their sentiments regarding this great achievement, and so they have capped their participation with the following Note… From the earliest days, when the idea of injecting CO2 into the Weyburn oil field was first mooted, the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme has been deeply interested in, and closely associated with, the Weyburn project. The IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme is an international collaboration that has been working on capture and storage of CO2 for more than 13 years. When Malcolm Wilson first made us aware of the possibility of an EOR project in Saskatchewan involving captured CO2, we were keen to do whatever we could to help and assist and, especially, to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the behaviour of CO2 underground. We expect the technique of capture and geological storage of CO2 will have a significant part to play in tackling climate change this century. In order for this to happen, there is a need for data on the behaviour of CO2, to validate models and to influence decision-makers about the reliability of this method of managing greenhouse gas emissions.