Monitoring Technologies for Marine Carbon Sequestration in Zhanjiang

Abstract

Marine carbon sequestration is an important component of carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology. It is crucial for achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutralization in China. However, CO₂ leakage may lead to seabed geological disasters and threaten the safety of marine engineering. Therefore, it is of great significance to study the safety monitoring technology of marine carbon sequestration. Zhanjiang is industrially developed and rich in carbon sources. Owing to the good physical properties and reservoirs and trap characteristics, Zhanjiang has huge storage potential. This paper explores the disaster mechanism associated with CO₂ leakage in marine carbon sequestration areas. Based on the analysis of the development of Zhanjiang industry and relevant domestic monitoring technologies, several suggestions for safety monitoring of marine carbon sequestration are proposed: application of offshore aquaculture platforms, expansion and application of ocean observation networks, carbon sequestration safety monitoring and sensing system. Intended to build a comprehensive and multi-level safety monitoring system for marine carbon sequestration, the outcome of this study provides assistance for the development of marine carbon sequestration in China’s offshore areas.

Keywords

Marine carbon sequestration / Carbon dioxide capture, Utilization and storage (CCUS) / CO₂ leakage / Monitoring technologies