Synergies between carbon capture, utilization and sequestration and geothermal power in sedimentary basins

Abstract

To achieve a rapid and effective energy transition, society will need to widely deploy both existing and emerging technologies and tools. Mitigating the emissions of greenhouse gases while maintaining the world's growing demands for energy will require these to deployed at great pace and scale. Natural synergies exist between two such technologies: carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) projects and geothermal power generation from hot sedimentary aquifers. The overlapping technical and operational components of these projects underline an opportunity for cost savings and accelerated deployment. Both technologies also share many of the skills, investments, and project cycles from existing oil and gas operations—making them ripe for transitions.