MicroSeismic, Inc: Evaluating Test Project Sites To Support CO2 Sequestration

MicroSeismic, Inc. c. (MSI) received a significant boost of $1,096,839 through a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant program, underscoring the commitment to advancing scientific energy innovation and fostering clean energy development.

MSI is set to embark on a test project that will see the implementation of their cutting-edge monitoring system branded as CO2SeQure ®. CO2SeQure® will play a significant role in the long-term future of CCUS with its proven real-time monitoring for CO2 protocols - Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV). This system incorporates a permanent BuriedArray® of MSI sensors, autonomous data collection, telemetry, and automated event detection and location capabilities, all integrated with the operations center of CCUS facilities. MSI is currently evaluating potential sites, including CarbonSAFE projects. If you want to be considered as a possible test site facility for CO2SeQure®, contact Stephen Chelette, VP of Carbon at MicroSeismic at schelette@microseismic.com.

The newly developed monitoring service by MSI, built upon their renowned BuriedArray® passive seismic monitoring system, will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of industrial-scale CO2 storage facilities. With its ability to swiftly and economically detect and mitigate induced seismic hazards, monitor reservoir integrity, and track the evolution of the injection plume and pressure field, this system represents a significant advancement in CO2 storage technology.

Dr. Peter Duncan , CEO & Founder of MicroSeismic, expressed gratitude for the continued support from DOE, emphasizing the importance of testing the turnkey service in real-world conditions. He highlighted the crucial role of MRV during injection to safeguard the integrity of storage formations and prevent environmental risks associated with CO2 leakage and induced seismicity.

With its ability to detect and locate microseismic events, this system will allow CCUS site operators to mitigate induced seismic hazards rapidly and monitor reservoir integrity swiftly and accurately in real time. In addition, this permanent sparse array provides the necessary footprint to conduct low-cost time-lapse 4D seismic surveys for tracking the plume front at a significantly reduced cost. This system represents a substantial advancement in CO2 storage technology.

Through initiatives like the DOE SBIR programs, the federal government continues to empower small businesses like MSI, driving innovation, job creation, and scientific advancement. These programs aim to translate scientific breakthroughs into practical solutions, supporting the transition towards a sustainable, net-zero future.

With the DOE grant, MicroSeismic stands at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, leveraging its 20 years of expertise to contribute to the success of carbon net-zero initiatives.  

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