Description
The following information is provided about the design of deeps wells constructed in the Illinois Basin to store, sequester, or dispose of CO2, natural gas, and industrial wastes.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground Injection of Industrial Waste in Illinois | HTML | A major focus of this assessment was to investigative the geological, technical, and environmental feasibility of deep well injection, the adequacy of current regulations and regulatory practices. The design plans for constructing wells at seven injection facilities was included in the report. | Open resource |
| Drilling Completion and Data Collection Plans | HTML | The detailed plans for three deep wells drilled at Decatur, Illinois for the Illinois Basin – Decatur Project (IBDP) are provided. The well construction and completion operations were successfully executed, with all wells built in a manner that achieved excellent wellbore integrity. Log planning involved a number of stakeholders and technical specialists. | Open resource |
| Brine Extraction and Treatment Strategies in Deep Formations | HTML | Several brine extraction and treatment scenarios were tested, simulated, and analyzed for their effectiveness in extracting brine from deep geologic formations. Both vertical and horizontal wells designs were studied. | Open resource |