Evaluation of petrophysical characteristics for CO2 storage feasibility Volve field reservoirs: A focus on CCUS project development integration with Python. (#1419)

Authors

Pazmiño Uruchima, Carlos

Carrion Maldonado, Freddy

Ortiz Acosta, Karen

Abstract

Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) technologies have evolved with digitization to optimize the identification of suitable sites. This process involves injecting and confining CO₂ into subway geological formations, such as depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs, to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The Volve field in Norway is an ideal candidate for CO₂ storage due to its high porosity and good permeability. To evaluate its capacity, its petrophysical properties were analyzed using advanced computational tools in Python, using the Pandas library to process and visualize the data. The study covered wells 15/9-F-1 A, 15/9-F-1 B and 15/9-F-1, evaluating key parameters such as porosity, permeability and in situ hydrocarbon volume. Applying probabilistic and deterministic models based on Bachu equations, a storage capacity between 4.67 × 10⁹ kg and 8.77 × 10⁹ kg of CO₂ was estimated. Well 15/9-F-1 proved to be the most suitable, with a maximum capacity of 8.77 × 10⁹ kg. These findings confirm the feasibility of the Volve field for CCUS projects, providing a solid foundation for future investigations.