NATCARB Saline v1501 archive

This dataset provides a single, seamless spatial database of carbon storage potentials for saline formations across the USA and parts of Canada compiled from regional datasets created by the RCSPs and site characterization projects. Storage resource estimates are based on physically accessible CO2 storage pore volume within subsurface geologic formations, and on the assumption that the storage reservoirs are open systems in which in situ fluids will either be displaced from the injection zone or managed accordingly. Economic and regulatory constraints are not considered. These data are intended to be used as an initial assessment of potential geologic storage and are not a substitute for site-specific assessment, testing, and geologic investigation. This spatial data layer provides carbon capture and storage (CCS) project developers a starting point for further inquiry into CCS technologies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and is intended for use by RCSPs, project developers, and governmental entities for regional- and national-scale assessments of potential CO2 storage resources in the United States and parts of Canada.

Data and Resources

Field Value
Citation "\"http://www.netl.doe.gov/research/coal/carbon-storage/natcarb-atlas\""
Data History "\"v1501\""
Is NETL associated "\"Yes\""
NETL Point of Contact "\"Maneesh Sharma\""
NETL Point of Contact's Email "\"Maneesh.Sharma@contr.netl.doe.gov\""
NETL program or project "\"ORD\""
Organization "\"National Energy Technology Laboratory\""
Organization Acronym "\"NETL\""
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Groups
  • AmeriGEOSS
  • Global Provider
Tags
  • amerigeo
  • amerigeoss
  • ckan
  • doe
  • edx
  • energy
  • energy-data-exchange
  • geo
  • geoss
  • global
  • natcar
  • natcarb
  • natcarb-map-team
  • national-energy-technology-laboratory
  • net
  • saline
  • us-dept-of-energy
isopen True
license_id other-open
license_title Other (Open)
maintainer George Hall
maintainer_email george.hall@contr.netl.doe.gov
metadata_created 2025-11-25T21:39:55.091728
metadata_modified 2025-11-25T21:39:55.091732
notes This dataset provides a single, seamless spatial database of carbon storage potentials for saline formations across the USA and parts of Canada compiled from regional datasets created by the RCSPs and site characterization projects. Storage resource estimates are based on physically accessible CO2 storage pore volume within subsurface geologic formations, and on the assumption that the storage reservoirs are open systems in which in situ fluids will either be displaced from the injection zone or managed accordingly. Economic and regulatory constraints are not considered. These data are intended to be used as an initial assessment of potential geologic storage and are not a substitute for site-specific assessment, testing, and geologic investigation. This spatial data layer provides carbon capture and storage (CCS) project developers a starting point for further inquiry into CCS technologies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and is intended for use by RCSPs, project developers, and governmental entities for regional- and national-scale assessments of potential CO2 storage resources in the United States and parts of Canada.
num_resources 5
num_tags 17
title NATCARB Saline v1501 archive