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CO2 Geological Sequestration is one of the various methods
which are proposed for the reduction of CO2 emissions. CO2 is
injected into oil and gas reservoirs or aquifers and coal reservoirs
by this methodology. It is thought to be the most safe procedure
with highest certainty. CO2 capable amount in Japan is estimated
to be about 150 billion tons in the maximum (Depend on the Ministry
of Economy, Trade and Industry Industrial Structure Council
material in May, 2006). This amount could be as much as the
equivalent of 100 years of CO2 emissions.
With vast expertise and knowledge of exploration and production
in oil and gas fields, JAPEX can contribute to the development
of technologies for CO2 Geological Sequestration, such as drilling,
reservoir engineering, and geoscientific analyses. Our exploration
and production technologies are indispensable as the core technology
for CO2 Geological Sequestration.
JAPEX, under the joint auspices of Research Institute of Innovative
Technology for the Earth(RITE), has been involved in the Nagaoka
CO2 Injection Pilot Project in Niigata Prefecture to develop
technologies for monitoring the behavior of injected CO2 using
a time-lapse 3D (or 4D) seismic method since 2000. We have executed
the development of the monitoring technology of the CO2 behavior
that uses the seismic exploration technology with JGI, Inc.
a wholly owned subsidiary. Moreover, we are also participating
in R&D projects for CO2 injection site selections, reservoir
simulations, CO2 injection evaluation to non-structural aquifer,
etc. to comprehensively develop the technologies relevant to
CO2 Geological Sequestration, and the R&D is advanced aiming
at making to the business.
