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Project Code [SEAI-RDD-1075]
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Project title
Atlas of Ireland's Offshore Geostorage Potential (GeoStorIE)
Primary Funding Agency
Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Geological Survey Ireland
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
Ireland�s offshore sedimentary basins are of substantial interest for geological storage to decarbonise the energy system and provide seasonal energy storage. This study aims to map
the extent, depth and nature of Ireland�s offshore geostorage complexes, and characterise reservoir and seal heterogeneity that may impact safe long-term geological storage. This
project will build on legacy exploration data including seismic, well data, and core, and recent research into the offshore basins by the Irish Research Centre of Applied Geosciences
(iCRAG), integrated with the recent Standard Stratigraphic Framework of Offshore Ireland (DECC, 2021). Geostorage complexes will be characterised through new interpreted maps of
structure, depth, thickness, reservoir properties (porosity, permeability, heterogeneity, reservoir quality), reservoir conditions, containment risk and storage capacity. We aim to
collect new data in areas with data gaps for reservoir quality and reactivity, heterogeneity, and implement a hyperspectral scanning programme to characterise key storage intervals. A
risk assessment for the storage complexes will address leakage potential due to faulting, facies variations and well penetrations. Storage potential fairway maps integrating the
different parameters will be created considering the most up to date safe geological storage protocols. Resulting maps will be compatible with GIS viewers. This project will provide the
first database with a compilation of all offshore data relevant to geological surface storage (H2, CO2) and allow industry, government and interested stakeholders to interrogate and
spatially plan for potential future offshore developments for the energy transition.
Grant Approved
�748,500.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
1. Carbon Stocks, GHG Emissions, Sinks and Management Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/12/2025