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.

Project Type

Capture & Storage

Location

Wallula, Washington, U.S.A.

Type of CO₂ Storage Operation

Basalt

Major Stakeholders

Wallula Resource Recovery LLC
Edison Mission Group
Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership
Washington State Department of Energy
Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council

Project Scale

Commercial.

Project Start Year: 2007

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Project Cost

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