T65. Geological storage for energy transition: concepts, methods, modelling and applications

The storage of energy and carbon dioxide in subsurface geological formations plays a crucial role to reach international agreement and to tackle climate change. Geological storage will strongly contribute in transitioning to decarbonized activities, such as relying on renewable energy sources, low and zero-carbon power and industry, and heat generation. The suitability of storage sites relies on the characteristics, capacity and integrity of the reservoir and sealing intervals under various factors, including thermal, mechanical, hydraulic, and chemical stresses. Ensuring secure subsurface storage necessitates expertise in geology and geosciences, as well as thorough risk assessments to successfully gain public acceptance and increase the deployment of projects. This session aims to facilitate interdisciplinary discussions among different areas of expertise related to geological storage, covering energy and CO₂ storage in geological reservoirs, from laboratory experiments to large-scale projects. Contributions from individual studies integrating elements across the entire storage process alongside field projects focused specifically on geological storage are encouraged for their potential contribution towards achieving a low-carbon future.