Ground Movement Control in Energy Transition Areas – Status of the Bilateral German-Polish Project CLEAR

Jan Blachowski, Jörg Benndorf, Aleksandra Babaryka, Georg Gießler, Dariusz Glabicki, Piotr Grzempowski, Aleksandra Kaczmarek, Frank Kubisch, Karolina Owczarz, Nazibul Ashfaque, Stanislaw Biernat

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Abstract

Underground gas storage (UGS) is a vital component of energy security and the transition to renewable energy, utilizing geological formations like depleted reservoirs, aquifers, and salt caverns for storage. Salt caverns, with their low permeability and high ductility, are particularly suitable for storing natural gas, hydrogen, and other fuels. However, UGS operations can cause environmental impacts, such as ground movements, requiring advanced monitoring and management. The CLEAR project, launched in 2022 by TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, and industry partners, aims to develop a smart, geoportal-based system for monitoring and managing UGS impacts in rural areas. Key objectives include integrating satellite and terrestrial monitoring, applying machine learning for ground movement prediction, and creating a neural network for impact forecasting. Validated in industrial test areas, the system will provide real-time data analysis and stakeholder-focused impact communication to promote sustainable and socially responsible UGS practices. This article discusses the project's findings.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-55
Number of pages14
JournalMarkscheidewesen, Das
Volume131.2024
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

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