DESC0022499
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Carbonwatch: Rock Physics-Based Machine Learning Solution for End-to-End Monitoring of CO2 Storage Sites
Awardee
Funding Goals
CARBONWATCH: ROCK PHYSICS-BASED MACHINE LEARNING SOLUTION FOR END-TO-END MONITORING OF CO2 STORAGE SITE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Atlanta,
Georgia
30319-5378
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 11/13/22 to 04/02/25 and the total obligations have increased 576% from $199,749 to $1,349,575.
Teverra was awarded
Project Grant DESC0022499
worth $1,349,575
from the Office of Science in February 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Atlanta Georgia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 2 months and
was awarded through assistance program 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
CarbonWatch: Rock Physics-Based Machine Learning Solution for End-to-End Monitoring of CO2 Storage Sites
Abstract
CO2 capture and storage is a key technology for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Finding suitable geological storage sites, demonstrating effective CO2 containment, and establishing long-term monitoring of storage reservoirs are key to the safe storage of CO2. The risk of CO2 leakage can be reduced through real-time monitoring and early prediction of possible leaks. Early prediction of leaks involves identifying the onset of a leak and immediately visualizing the migration pathways. The traditional seismic imaging method has some disadvantages: (i) seismic imaging data is not always available, and it is expensive to conduct seismic acquisition and imaging; (ii) the application at larger depths is limited due to the attenuation of sufficiently high frequencies; and (iii) given the expense of seismic acquisition, processing, and analysis, it may be important to record repeat seismic surveys only at critical times. In this proposed research work, we plan to use the large amount of multiscale and multimodal data available in EDX for various formations to create machine learning-aided rock physics models. The aim is to use the data in the EDX platform to develop an end-to-end mapping between the rock and seismic properties. Based on the change in rock properties, the CO2 plume migration path can be visualized. Key parameters from these models will also be used to reduce the uncertainty in the ultimate reservoir storage cost and capacity by integration with reduced order models of dynamic CO2 injection. Rock physics modeling (RPM) development is driven by data availability: X-Ray Diffraction, PVT, and core measurements to provide rock and fluid properties, well logs to calibrate the model, and real-time seismic data to validate RPM-derived synthetic seismic. Therefore, this study is only possible because of the wide variety of data available in EDX for various storage formations. Data mining, therefore, will be an integral part of our proposed project. The biggest hurdle in RPM is the many uncertainties present in the model. While rock physics modeling forms the skeleton of what connects rock and seismic properties, supervised machine learning models become an essential component to reduce the uncertainties between the properties’ mapping and improve the accuracy of the models. Thus, we advocate a physics-based machine learning approach to RPM. The proposed CarbonWatch technology has huge benefits in both the economy and technology, and in minimizing an adverse environmental impact.
Topic Code
C53-21d
Solicitation Number
None
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 3/18/24
Period of Performance
2/14/22
Start Date
4/2/25
End Date
Funding Split
$1.3M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DESC0022499
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DESC0022499
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
892430 SC CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER
Funding Office
892401 SCIENCE
Awardee UEI
NM6FBGW1LKW8
Awardee CAGE
85ND5
Performance District
GA-04
Senators
Jon Ossoff
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
Budget Funding
Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Science, Energy Programs, Energy (089-0222) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,349,575 | 100% |
Modified: 3/18/24