Developing a framework for the effective implementation of a borehole disposal system

Closed for Proposals

Project Type

Coordinated Research Project

Project Code

T22002

CRP

2228

Approved Date

2018/12/19

Project Status

Active - Ongoing

Start Date

2019/08/14

Expected End Date

2023/12/31

Completed Date

2025/09/03

Participating Countries

Australia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, Indonesia, Norway, United States of America, South Africa

Objectives

To further strengthen the supporting information on the borehole disposal of DSRS making the borehole disposal option more readily licensable and implementable.

Specific Objectives

Define a reference design envelope, including details and technical specifications of the designs of disposal containers, boreholes, mobile source conditioning facilities (Mobile Hot Cell, Mobile Tool Kit, etc.) and an envelope of potentially suitable geologies (including guidance on siting and site characterisation)

Develop a QA/QC plan supporting the implementation of and confidence in the concept

Expand and consolidate the technical and scientific basis underpinning the concept