About CO2 Storage Work Group (CSWG)
Mission and Purpose
The CO2 Storage Work Group (CSWG) is a collaborative effort formed in 2024 with core group of volunteers. CSWG is part of the SPE's CCUS Technical Section and associated with SPE’s Well Integrity Technical Section, with a top-level mission to advance the safety, integrity, and efficiency of CO2 storage.
Carbon storage in geological formations will play a crucial role to address climate change and energy transition challenges. According to the International Energy Agency's Clean Technology Scenario, it is projected that a total of 107 gigatons of CO2 will be permanently stored by 2060.
To achieve this goal, a substantial scale-up of geological CO2 storage from today’s levels will be necessary.
Structure and Objectives
To achieve our mission, the CSWG is structured into three subgroups (SG), where each subgroup is focused on a specific objective as follows:
-
- SG 1: Regulatory, economic and policy status.
- SG 2: Technical excellence and operational integrity.
- SG 3: Knowledge sharing, best practices, and standardization.
Expected Outcomes of CSWG
CSWG aims to engage a broader audience within SPE and leveraging volunteer contributions to drive task completion. The CSWG aims to achieve several key outcomes, including:
-
- Hosting informative webinars
- Organizing special sessions on relevant topics
- Publishing research papers and articles
- Developing guidelines and best practices
- And other valuable resources
Getting Involved
If you are interested in receiving information, participating, or contributing to CSWG activities, please email our workgroup chairpersons.
-
- Harpreet Singh (Chair): harpreet.singh@aramcoamericas.com
- Valerie Wilson (Co-Chair): valerie@airmyne.com