How do you know that the geologic structure of the Candidate Sites is suitable and safe for CO2 storage? Are there concerns regarding geologic faults?
An international panel of independent experts in geology and carbon sequestration assessed the 12 sites initially proposed to the FutureGen Alliance. Over 100 extremely stringent criteria were used to narrow these 12 sites to four that were considered most suitable from both a subsurface and surface power plant siting perspective. All four of the short-listed Candidate Sites passed this rigorous assessment. Of these four sites, one will be selected for the project. Our initial screen suggests there are no faults that cut through the target formation and overlying caprock near any of the Candidate Sites. We will continue to evaluate seismic and drilling information collected by the local task forces and the State Geological Surveys. After selecting a site, the FutureGen Alliance will perform additional site-specific testing including in-depth seismic and drilling studies before FutureGen is constructed and CO2 is injected into the ground.
