CO₂ emissions from biomass combustion and fossil fuel are increasing at an alarming rate. CO₂ gas in the atmosphere traps radiation leading to a ‘greenhouse’ effect: heating and altering Earth’s climate.

Our Oceans are a natural buffer and absorb some of the excess anthropogenic CO₂ emissions. However, Oceanic sequestering is rate-limited by the slow transport of CO₂ molecules across the air-water interface and leads to ocean acidification. In fact, scientists estimate that as much as half of the CO₂ produced since the beginning of the industrial revolution still remain in the atmosphere.

How can this process be sped up without harming our oceans?

Carbon capture and storage is the answer!

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an increasingly important tool for reducing atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and thus helping to mitigate global climate change. Pilot scale activities for the re-injection of this utilized carbon include depleted oil and gas reservoirs and saline formations. Reinjecting CO₂ has an addition value of enhancing oil and gas recovery (EOR).
Effective CCS requires zero tolerance for leakage emphasizing the need for precise Measurement, Monitoring & Verification (MMV); from the deepest strata into the water column and beyond.

Effective MMV strategies not only require experience, expertise and careful planning; the tools utilized (detection systems) must be sophisticated enough to detect even the smallest, slowest leaks and seepage of gas and fluid from both the seabed and injection facilities (e.g. manifolds, trees and templates).

Compliance with current and future needs of regulators and government worldwide require an integrated and field-proven approach to this demanding MMV task.

Find out more about our integrated approach to Measurement, Monitoring and Verification of CO₂ storage