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MichCarb was established in the fall of 2009 as a center for research and education, focused on geological carbon sequestration, a technology for capturing and permanently storing carbon dioxide below the ground in geological formations. MichCarb is funded by the and is a project of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà Geological Repository for Research and Education at Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University's Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.

MGRRE houses the largest collection of subsurface data and rock samples in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦ÓÃ, and MichCarb is using these resources to develop digital research databases for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦ÓÃ's deep geological formations. The centrally located data and rock samples are helping scientists assess the potential for geological carbon sequestration in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà and to plan appropriate projects. The results of the projects and research conducted by scientists at MGRRE will be used to develop new technologies which have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep consumer energy prices low while creating new jobs in a high-tech industry.

Progress Reports

MichCarb was a time-limited project that has since ended. Although no further reports are anticipated, we have provided the reports below for historical reference.

• 2011: March, June, September, December

• 2010: March, June, September, December

• 2009: December

Contact

Those interested in discussing the MichCarb project and/or findings are encouraged to contact Dr. Dave Barnes, former MichCarb director and professor emeritus of geosciences at Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University.