Projects Led by the Reservoir Physics Group
HyDRA – diagnostic tools and risk protocols to accelerate underground hydrogen storage
A European project focused on enabling safe and efficient underground hydrogen storage through experimental and modeling studies of microbial risks, biogeochemical interactions and flow behavior in subsurface porous media as part of the European hydrogen ecosystem. Read more here.
NORHED II– CO₂-EOR and CCUS in Colombia and Ecuador
A capacity-building project aimed at strengthening research and education in CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in collaboration with institutions in Colombia (National University of Colombia) and Ecuador (Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral). The North-South-South collaboration was funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) for 6 years.
CoolSeal
The overall objective of this project is to provide an experimental and numerical framework that increases the understanding of the physical processes and potential of CO2 gas hydrate formation as a self-sealing mechanism to reduce and prevent leakage of CO2 to the surface during permanent CO2 storage.
Projects with Group Participation
CSSR – Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Resources
A national research center focused on sustainable subsurface energy systems, including CCS and hydrogen storage. Our group contributes laboratory expertise in multiphase flow and reservoir simulation. Read more here.
NCS2030 – Norwegian CCS Research Centre
A collaborative research center addressing the full CCS value chain on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. We contribute to work packages on reservoir behavior and storage integrity. Read more here.
MOCHyS – Microbiological Opportunities and Challenges of Hydrogen Underground Storage
Investigates the microbiological processes that may affect hydrogen storage in geological formations. We contribute to understanding how porous media and its structure affect microbial hydrogen consumption through flow experiments under relevant pressure and temperature. Read more here.
Time4CO₂ – Time-Lapse Monitoring for Safe and Efficient CO₂ Storage
A research project focused on improving time-lapse monitoring techniques for CO₂ storage sites. Our group contributes to understanding reservoir dynamics and flow behavior to enhance monitoring accuracy and storage safety. Read more here.
PoroTwin2 – Digital Twin for Porous Media Flow
A project developing digital twin technologies for porous media systems. Our group supports the development of the physical sibling and experimental validation. Read more here.