Carbon Storage and Monitoring Solutions
What is Carbon Sequestration?
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing, securing, and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to reduce the human “carbon footprint” and prevent warming of the atmosphere. There are two main types of carbon sequestration: biological and geological.
Geospace Technologies provides advanced seismic sensors, data acquisition systems, reservoir monitoring solutions, and leak detection systems that can be used for both types of carbon sequestration.
MMV Product Solutions
SADAR®
SADAR®-E is an event-driven, seismic-acoustic monitoring technology solution that classifies and locates subsurface events of interest, automatically and in real time.
Insight Fiber Optic
Insight features three-component, all-optical downhole shuttles, specializing in multi-level, real-time, continuous, high-definition seismic acquisition.
OptoSeis™ PRM
The best platform for accurate and detailed measurements of changes to the reservoir, enabling better modeling of dynamic reservoir behavior and increased oil and gas production.
Wireless Seismic Monitoring
Faster and more efficient monitoring operations can be achieved with the use of the GCL by eliminating the process of engaging connectors for power and data transfer.
Product Solution Benefits
Our SADAR® and OptoSeis Insight products are crucial components of CCUS operative solutions, enabling cost-effective and accurate monitoring of storage facilities while ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements. With Geospace’s technologies and expertise, CCUS operators can mitigate environmental risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of their operations.
Early Detection of Leaks
Geospace’s SADAR® leak detection system can detect leaks in real time, allowing operators to take immediate action to prevent environmental damage and avoid costly downtime.
Enhances Safety and Reliability
Geospace’s advanced seismic sensors and data acquisition systems provide accurate and reliable information about underground conditions, ensuring safe and secure carbon storage operations.
Real-Time Monitoring and Analysis
Geospace’s OptoSeis Insight provides real-time monitoring and analysis of seismic data, enabling operators to quickly identify and respond to any potential issues.
Improved Regulatory Compliance
Geospace’s products meet or exceed regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and minimizing the risk of fines or penalties.
Better Risk Management
Geospace’s Seismic Monitoring System enables operators to monitor vibration levels during injection and storage operations, helping to identify and manage risks to the integrity of the storage site.
Cost Effective
Geospace’s products can help operators reduce costs by minimizing the need for manual monitoring and inspection, optimizing injection rates, and reducing the risk of downtime and environmental damage.
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Our Products Applied to a Storage Location
Overcome Carbon Storage and Monitoring Challenges
Detect Infrastructure Damage | Predict CO2 Leakage | Assess Caprock Integrity
Trusted Seismic Solutions for Better Informed Decisions in Carbon Storage MMV
Wireless Data Acquisition
Self-contained, autonomous 3C for sustained monitoring.
Geores HCA
Mega-scale, high-capacity, permanent, continuous-recording reservoir monitoring.
Permanent Geophones
Grids of 5 or 10 Hz geophones used in timelapse 3D.
SADAR®
Permanent Reservoir Surveillance
Real-time, passive seismic phased-array network.
INSIGHT
By OptoSeis™
Retrievable Downhole Tools
High-resolution, multi-level fiber optic downhole seismic data acquisition.
Broadband Seismonitors
Designed for 3C low-frequency seismological monitoring.
Product Portfolio Supporting New Energy with Sensing Technology
SADAR®-E
Insight by OptoSeis™
OptoSeis™ PRM
GCL-3
Seismonitors
Geophones
Technical Background on Carbon Storage Applications
FIRST BREAK | April 2023 Issue
Performance Outlook for SADAR® Array Network at Newell County Facility
Article summarizes several fundamental results from a year of continuous monitoring at an active carbon storage facility in Canada using the SADAR permanent array network.
FIRST BREAK | April 2022 Issue
Compact Phased Arrays for Microseismic Monitoring
Article demonstrates the promising performance of permanently deployed, networked SADAR arrays to detect and locate microseismicity associated to CO2 storage reservoirs.
In-Depth Conversations in Applied Geophysics
Episode 142: How to Technologically Scale CCUS
Dr. Don Lawton of Carbon Management Canada and Dr. Mark Tinker of Quantum Technology Sciences discuss the latest technological advances for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
CCUS Houston | March 2025
Active Source Sparse Imaging Using Permanent SADAR® Arrays
Article demonstrates the SADAR® arrays’ effectiveness for verifying reservoir conformance using active source sparse imaging, and the imaging capability robustness and stability against loss of multiple sensors.
CCUS Houston | March 2025
Persistent Microseismic Monitoring Using Robust Permanent SADAR® Arrays
Article demonstrates the promising performance of permanently deployed, networked SADAR® arrays to detect and locate microseismicity associated to CO2 storage reservoirs over a period of 36 months of passive monitoring.