USGS Introduces Geological Carbon Sequestration Concepts and Assessment Methods to Facilitate Climate Goals in Asia

USGS-ACN Joint Workshop, 23 June 2022: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) introduced its longstanding work on geological carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration (or storage) capacity assessments and is inviting partnership with Asian countries for future geologic storage capacity assessment projects. The USGS together with the US Department of Energy is intensifying efforts to promote global geologic CO2 storage assessments, particularly in emerging economies. Through decades-long studies in geologic carbon sequestration, the USGS has the knowledge and expertise in this critical field which they would like to share with ASEAN and the Asia region.

The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia’s (ERIA) Asia CCUS Network (ACN) partnered with the USGS in the latest joint capacity-building workshop on geologic CO2 storage resource assessments in the ASEAN region. Held on 23 June 2022, several USGS leading scientists presented various approaches for geological carbon storage and discussed methodologies for geological CO2 storage resource assessments. Through the event, the USGS sought to connect with members of the ACN’s extensive network interested in CO2 storage and assessment to realise global climate targets.