Description

Gas generation in the repository may lead to pressure buildup and formation of new pathways (pathway dilation, gasfracs, hydrofracs). Gas dissolution or degassing of geogas may occur depending on temperature and pressure conditions at depth.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

OPA host rock

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

2.06

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

2.2.02, 2.2.11