BSCSP Basalt
Project Overview
The BSCSP plans to conduct two geologic field tests in prominent geological formations located throughout the Region (basalt formations and sedimentary rock hosted saline formations). The BSCSP’s primary geologic effort is to demonstrate carbon storage in basalt rock formations. This field test will assess the mineralogical, geochemical, and hydrologic impact of injected CO2 within a basalt formation, and it will incorporate site monitoring and verification activities. Core samples will be obtained to verify laboratory and computer simulation studies showing rapid onset of carbonate mineralization in basalts.
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Project Type
Capture & Storage
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Location
Wallula, Washington, U.S.A
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Type of CO2 Storage Operation
Basalt 
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Major Stakeholders
Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership (BSCSP)
Batelle
Boise Inc. pulp and paper mill
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Project Scale
Pilot
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Project Start Year: 2007
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2009 | |
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3 Kt |
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| Depth of Injection Interval (average) | 1000m | |
| Type of Reservoir | Basalt | |
| Type of Seal | Basalt | |
| Distance Source to Sink | Unknown |
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Method of CO2 Delivery
Pipeline
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Injected Gas Composition
Unknown
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Project Cost
US$849,000 Public;
US$226,000 Private.
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