NCIP Study: CO2 Storage Potential in the Offshore Vlaming Sub-Basin

Geoscience Australia conducted a study between 2011 and 2014 to assess CO2 storage in the offshore Vlaming Sub-basin, covering approximately 23,000 km2. The work focused on characterizing the Gage Sandstone reservoir and South Perth Shale seal, providing a more accurate delineation of suitable storage sites. The study confirmed the reservoir's suitability for long-term CO2 storage while highlighting considerations for containment and environmental impact.

Use Cases

• Estimate practical CO2 storage capacity based on reservoir characterization data.
• Assess seal integrity and containment risks for potential storage projects.
• Model reservoir heterogeneity to inform injection strategies.
• Establish environmental baselines for monitoring future CO2 storage sites.
• Identify suitable storage locations within the Gage Sandstone reservoir.

Strengths

• Study conducted by Geoscience Australia as part of the National CO2 Infrastructure Plan (NCIP).
• Focuses on a defined area of approximately 23,000 km2 in the offshore Vlaming Sub-basin.
• Addresses specific scientific gaps including reservoir heterogeneity and seal quality.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific offshore basin study.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia, via the Australian Ocean Data Network (data_gov_au).

Collection Method

Integrated study undertaken as part of the NCIP program, likely involving geological surveys and analysis.

Time Range

Study undertaken between 2011 and 2014.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 20:23:11.868897; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Offshore Vlaming Sub-basin, within the southern Perth Basin, about 30 km west of Perth, Western Australia.