Multiscale Characterization, Transport, and Mechanics for Enhanced H2 Recovery and Reservoir Management

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,000,000
Location:
Los Angeles, California
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
05/15/2024 - 05/14/2026
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Technology Description:

The University of Southern California is developing geologic hydrogen production and extraction techniques by utilizing industrial oil and gas methods. The proposed technology would be a modified version of the Huff-n-Puff process, which is practiced for shale gas recovery. Multiple process scenarios would be used to optimize the generation, accumulation, and extraction of geologic hydrogen. Laboratory studies on rock cores would be explored over multiple length scales and modeling would be used to determine how large-scale reservoirs will interact with this production method.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Douglas Wicks
Project Contact:
Dr. Birendra Jha
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
bjha@usc.edu

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