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Project Information Sheet

Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership: Phase II

Funding Source:	U.S. Department of Energy
Period of Contract:	1 Oct 2005 to 30 Sep 2009
Status:	active — Definition of status type
Project Director:	John A. Rupp

Issue

Current federal energy policy assumes that hydrocarbons will continue to be the primary source of energy for the United States and the world well into the 21st century. There is concern about increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and its possible role in global climate change. For this reason, it may become necessary to manage carbon dioxide (CO₂). Sequestering CO₂ in geological formations may be one way to safely trap carbon over long periods of time.

Objective

The purpose of this project is to determine the appropriate methodologies for capture and permanent storage of gases that can contribute to global warming.

Approach

We will perform field testing of small-scale CO₂ injection tests in deep geologic reservoirs to demonstrate and validate the effectiveness of the current technology. More than 3,000 metric tons of CO₂ will be injected and monitored.

Benefits

This testing of carbon dioxide sequestration will demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of geologic sequestration systems that may be used in the future to mitigate the effects of global climate change.

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Information Updated February 2, 2007

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