13 – The K12-B CO2 injection project in the Netherlands

Abstract: The Netherlands Government is investigating to what extent CO 2 emissions could be reduced by CO 2 storage in the deep subsurface and supports feasibility and implementation studies in this area. GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. (GPN) produces natural gas from the Dutch North Sea continental shelf and supports the idea of using depleted gas fields for long-term storage of CO 2 . In this chapter, the results of the ORC project – Offshore Re-injection of CO 2 – at the K12-B GPN platform are presented, including the actual injection test and injection-monitoring results. The ultimate goal is to develop the K12-B gas field into a full injection site for underground CO 2 storage.