Bureau Research Scientist Sue Hovorka was recently interviewed by Mason Jones, Videographer, UT Office of Public Affairs, as part of a series of videos that will appear on a new OnCampus website. Sue’s discussion of Bureau research on geologic storage to reduce atmospheric emissions of CO2 will be part of a segment on alternative energy.

The Austin Geological Society held its monthly meeting at the Bureau on Monday, November 5. Bureau scientist Tip Meckel spoke on “An Overview of Current Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geologic Storage (Sequestration) Activities in Texas,” in which he presented basic aspects of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the context of environmental, energy, and economic factors affecting deployment. He focused on the role of the Bureau in DOE-funded field tests, including the recent DOE award of $38 million for a large-volume test in southwest Mississippi. Close to 50 were in attendance.

GCCC research as part of the Southeast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (SECARB) is moving to the field in Cranfield, Mississippi as Phase 2 continues, while the writing of the Phase 3 proposal has been accelerated.

SWCARB Phase 2 continues with the initiation of groundwater sampling and the planning of the injection experiemant at the SACROC (Scurry Area Canyon Reef Operators Committee) unitized oil field, and the Phase 3 proposal is being prepared.

The Frio Brine Pilot is in the final stage of post-injection monitoring for the second injection at this site.