Dr. Zoback’s opinion article released yesterday seeks to cast doubt on the overall viability of geologic carbon storage, based on concerns over induced seismicity. In the four-page “Perspective” piece, he highlights the importance of ensuring that seismicity is considered in the siting, permitting and managing of carbon storage sites. However, Dr. Zoback has failed to fully take into account multiple options available for geologic carbon storage that, taken together, would indicate a more optimistic assessment of the long-term potential for CCS:
Zoback seeks to cast doubt on the viability of geologic carbon storage, Zoback has failed to fully take into account multiple options available for geologic carbon storage that, would indicate a more optimistic assessment of the long-term potential for CCS: