MRST - Transforming research on reservoir simulation

Basic functionality and models in MRST-CO2lab

1. H. M. Nilsen, K.-A. Lie, O. Møyner, and O. Andersen. Spill-point analysis and structural trapping capacity in saline aquifers using MRST-co2lab. Computers & Geoscience, Vol. 75, pp. 33-43, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2014.11.002
2. H. M. Nilsen, K.-A. Lie, and O. Andersen. Robust simulation of sharp-interface models for fast estimation of CO₂ trapping capacity in large-scale aquifer systems. Comput. Geosci., Vol. 20, Issue 1, pp. 93-113, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-015-9549-9.
3. H. M. Nilsen, K.-A. Lie, and O. Andersen. Fully-implicit simulation of vertical-equilibrium models with hysteresis and capillary fringe. Comput. Geosci., Vol. 20, Issue 1, pp. 49-67, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-015-9547-y

Applications, case studies, and more advanced models

1. O. Andersen and A. Sundal. Estimating caprock impact on CO₂ migration in the Gassum formation using 2D seismic line data. Transport in Porous Media, 2021. DOI: 10.1007/s11242-021-01622-1.
2. O. Andersen and H.M. Nilsen. Investigating simplified modeling choices for numerical simulation of CO₂ storage with thermal effects.  International Journal of Greenhouse Gas control, Vol. 72 pp. 49-64, 2018.  DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2018.03.011
3. O. Møyner and H. M. Nilsen. Multiresolution coupled vertical equilibrium model for fast flexible simulation of CO₂ storage. arXiv preprint arXiv:1710.08735, 2017
4. R. Allen, H. M. Nilsen, O. Andersen, and K.-A. Lie. Ranking and categorizing large-scale saline aquifer formations based on optimized CO₂ storage potentials and economic factors. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, Vol. 65, pp. 182-194, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2017.07.023
5. R. Allen, H. M. Nilsen, O. Andersen, and K.-A. Lie. On obtaining optimal well rates and placement for CO₂ storage. Comput. Geosci., 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-017-9631-6
6. H. M. Nilsen, S. Krogstad, O. Andersen, R. Allen, K.-A. Lie. Using sensitivities and vertical-equilibrium models for parameter estimation of CO₂ injection models with application to the Sleipner injection to measured data. Energy Procedia, Vol. 114, pp. 3476-3495, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.1478
7. R. Allen, H. M. Nilsen, O. Andersen, K.-A. Lie. Categorization of Norwegian Continental Shelf formations in terms of geological CO₂ storage potentials. 13th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies. Energy Procedia, 114C, pp. 4566-4577, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.1579
8. R. Allen, H. M. Nilsen, O. Andersen, and K.-A. Lie On obtaining optimal well rates and placement for CO₂ storage. ECMOR XV, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 29 August -- 1 September. DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.201601823
9. I. Aavatsmark, B.K. Kometa, S. E. Gasda, T.H. Sandve, H.M. Nilsen. A generalized cubic equation of state with application to pure CO₂ injection in aquifers. Comput. Geosci., June 2016, Volume 20, Issue 3, pp 623–635. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-015-9537-0
10. K.-A. Lie, H. M. Nilsen, O. Andersen, and O. Møyner. A simulation workflow for large-scale CO₂ storage in the Norwegian North Sea. Comput. Geosci. June 2016, Volume 20, Issue 3, pp 607–622. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-015-9487-6
11. H. M. Nilsen, K.-A. Lie, and O. Andersen. Analysis of CO₂ trapping capacities and long-term migration for geological formations in the Norwegian North Sea using MRST-co2lab. Computers & Geoscience, Vol. 79, pp. 15-26, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2015.03.001
12. K.-A. Lie, H. M. Nilsen, and O. Andersen. A simulation workflow for large-scale CO₂ storage in the Norwegian North Sea. ECMOR XIV, Catania, Sicily, Italy, 8-11 September 2014. DOI:10.3997/2214-4609.20141877
13. O. Andersen, H. M. Nilsen, and K.-A. Lie. Reexamining CO₂ storage capacity and utilization of the Utsira Formation. ECMOR XIV, Catania, Sicily, Italy, 8-11 September 2014. DOI:10.3997/2214-4609.20141809
14. O.A. Andersen, H.M. Nilsen and S.E. Gasda. Modelling geomechanical impact of CO₂ injection and migration using precomputed response functions. ECMOR XV, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 29 August - 1 September, 2016. DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.201601760
15. S. E. Gasda, H. M. Nilsen, H. K. Dahle, and W. G. Gray. Effective models for CO₂ migration in geological systems with varying topography. Water Resour. Res., Volume 48, Issue 10 October 2012 DOI: 10.1029/2012WR012264.
16. S. E. Gasda, H. M. Nilsen, and H. K. Dahle. Upscaled models for CO₂ migration in geological formations with structural heterogeneity. Proceedings of ECMOR XIII, Biarritz, France, 10-13 September 2012.
17. H. M. Nilsen, A. R. Syversveen, K.-A. Lie, J. Tveranger, and J. M. Nordbotten. Impact of top-surface morphology on CO₂ storage capacity. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control, Vol. 11, pp. 221-235, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.08.012
18. A. R. Syversveen, H. M. Nilsen, K.-A. Lie, J. Tveranger, and P. Abrahamsen. A study on how top-surface morphology influences the CO₂ storage capacity. In "Geostatistics Oslo 2012", Quantitative Geology and Geostatistics, Springer Verlag, Vol. 17, pp.481-492, 2012. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4153-9_39.
19. H. M. Nilsen, P. A. Herrera, M. Ashraf, I. S. Ligaarden, M. Iding, C. Hermanrud, K.-A. Lie, J. M. Nordbotten, H. K. Dahle, and E. Keilegavlen. Field-case simulation of CO₂-plume migration using vertical-equilibrium models. Energi Procedia, Vol. 4, pp. 3801-3808, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.315