Abstract
Abstract CO2 geological sequestration is one of the essential means to achieve carbon neutrality goals. However, substantial CO2 sequestration in formations can lead to leakage issues, primarily through the caprock, involving caprock rupture, leakage along caprock fractures/faults, and capillary leakage. Therefore, establishing a method to assess the safety of the caprock during CO2 storage processes is crucial. Firstly, a numerical simulation model is constructed based on parameters from the target block to study the influences of reservoir property, development parameters, and caprock parameters on CO2 flooding, gas injection, and CO2 storage. Latin hypercube sampling is employed for scheme design and subsequent result analysis, applying Spearman’s method to analyze the controlling factors in each CO2 storage. Secondly, using continuous gas flooding as an example, the migration pattern of CO2 in the formation is investigated, and the influence of the formation pressure distribution on caprock safety is analyzed. Finally, considering the comprehensive impact of different parameters on caprock safety, a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation of caprock safety in the target block is conducted. The study indicates that caprock permeability is the most critical factor affecting safety operation across all storage stages, with respective highest positive correlation coefficients of 0.413, 0.356, and 0.221 in different stages. The migration of CO2 in the formation is primarily influenced by the distribution of injection wells and gas migration channels. The established quantitative evaluation standard for caprock safety in the target block calculates a suitability degree of 3.43, suggesting a relatively secure caprock in the block suitable for achieving long-term stable CO2 storage. This research provides theoretical support for the safety analysis of caprock in different stages of CO2 flooding and storage, offering a scientific basis for the safety operation of CCUS schemes.
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