Review of experimental sorption studies of CO2 and CH4 in shales

In recent years CO2 injection in shale has been investigated with aim to enhance shale gas recovery (ESGR) and permanently sequester CO2. This paper reviews the state of research on CH4 and CO2 sorption in shale. We present the interaction of CO2 and CH4 with shale rocks and discuss the dependence of gas sorption on shale properties including organic matter content, kerogen type, mineralogy, moisture and temperature as well as shale selectivity...