CO2 sequestration in basaltic rock at the Hellisheidi site in SW Iceland: stratigraphy and chemical composition of the rocks at the injection site
Authors:
- H. A. AlfredssonHAH. A. Alfredsson
- B. S. HardarsonBHB. S. Hardarson
- H. FranzsonHFH. Franzson
- S. R. GislasonSGS. R. Gislason
- 1 February 2008
- journal article
- Published by Mineralogical Society in Mineralogical Magazine
- Vol. 72 (1) , 1-5
Abstract
Storage of CO2 as solid Ca, Mg, and Fe carbonates in basaltic rocks may provide a long-lasting solution for reduction of industrial CO2 emissions. Here, we report on the underground stratigraphy of the chemical composition and crystallinity of rocks and their alteration state at a targeted field site for injection of CO2-charged waters, the Hellisheidi area in SW Iceland.Keywords
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