Feasibility Study of Using Redcar Mudstone Formation in the UK for Mineral Carbonation and Enhanced Weathering

Mardin Abdalqadir, Sina Rezaei Gomari, David Hughes

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Abstract

This research investigates the feasibility of using Redcar Mudstone formation in the UK for carbon dioxide sequestration through mineral carbonation and enhanced weathering. Given the urgency of reducing atmospheric CO2 levels, it is essential to explore carbon dioxide removal methods such as mineral carbonation and enhanced weathering. These methods aim to accelerate natural CO2 reducing reactions involving alkaline minerals, potentially leading to the formation of stable carbonate minerals that can securely sequester CO2. The study conducted various experiments under different conditions, including high-pressure/temperature experiment, column experiment and CO2 incubator experiments. The results demonstrated that high pressure/temperature conditions were particularly effective for mineral carbonation, with the formation of stable calcite indicative of successful CO2 capture. The pH levels decreased across all experiments, confirming the acidification of the system and promoting further reactions with CO2. The research suggests that RM, with its abundant clay minerals, can be a suitable medium for CO2 sequestration through both mineral carbonation and enhanced weathering. RM’s potential reactivity and scalability make it a promising candidate for carbon capture technologies, offering a passive and continuous approach for CO2 reduction.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition (including the Workshop Programme)
PublisherEAGE Publishing BV
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9789462824980
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jun 2024
Event 85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition - Oslo, Norway
Duration: 10 Jun 202413 Jun 2024
https://eageannual.org/eage-annual-2024/

Conference

Conference 85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityOslo
Period10/06/2413/06/24
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