Enhanced Natural Gas Recovery

Enhanced Natural Gas Recovery

Injecting captured carbon dioxide into unconventional reservoirs allows for both permanent storage of carbon and enhanced recovery of natural gas and oil—but large-scale implementation requires further research. We are currently working on:

Coalbed methane and shale gas recovery
Mechanisms of carbon sequestration in geologic strata
Applications for mine degasification
Energy policy
Seismic responses to gas production

Faculty working in this area: Nino Ripepi

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