Prof. Laloui discusses the benefits and remaining challenges of CCS
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In Gaznat’s transition towards meeting the modern energy needs of Switzerland, they hope to collaborate with EPFL researchers who specialize in relevant domains. Notably, Gaznat invited Prof. Lyesse Laloui to speak about how research done by his chair, Gaz Naturel Petrosvibri, could contribute the Gaznat’s future activities.
Specifically, Prof. Laloui discussed some of the major challenges facing CO2 geosequestration. Many of these challenges, such as cap rock stability, induced seismicity, and thermal effects are central research topics of the chair Gaz Naturel Petrosvibri. Despite these challenges, Prof. Laloui highlighted some of the many advantages of CO2 geosequestration and pointed out that this is a tried and tested technology which should be strongly considered in Switzerland, especially in Switzerland’s transition away from nuclear. Indeed, Prof. Laloui mentioned the large potential for a large scale pilot site located in Switzerland. The video of the talk given by Prof. Laloui is available here.