Digitalising geological surveying in support of Longyearbyen CO2 Lab, Svalbard

Description

Fracturing in the overburden of CO2 storage reservoirs can present a risk for project success. In this study we combine use of a drone-mounted camera with traditional fracture mapping to characterise the 3D geometry of fracture networks.

Typically, fracture networks are mapped in two-dimensions and measured along one-dimensional intersections. We integrate field measurements with detailed three-dimensional scene reconstruction to build a mesh and textures representing the three-dimensional geometry of fracture networks.

By comparing the nature of these observations in across a larger spatial area, we aim to understand larger-scale controls on fracture geometry distribution across the structure of the area.

Period	16 Nov 2021
Event title	DHRTC Technology Conference 2021 : Oil and Gas R&D towards 2050 – supporting the energy transition
Event type	Conference
Conference number	5
Location	Kolding, DenmarkShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International