This paper provides an overview of an international research collaboration for advancing the
understanding and modeling of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) …

Observations on tens-of-meter scale experiments of fault activation by fluid injection
conducted in shales allow exploring how aseismic and seismic events may jeopardize the …

The success of geological carbon storage depends on the assurance of a permanent
confinement of the injected CO 2 in the storage formation at depth. One of the critical …

We present results from an international model comparison study involving a series of
controlled fault activation experiments in Opalinus Clay at the Mont Terri Laboratory …

Geologic carbon storage (GCS) is a promising method for reducing anthropogenic CO 2
emissions to the atmosphere. To safely deploy GCS in the field, it is necessary to assess …

The present study is aimed at developing a numerical model to reproduce coupled hydro-
mechanical processes associated with fault reactivation by fluid injection in low permeability …

Abstract The Opalinus Clay (OPA) formation is considered a suitable host rock candidate for
nuclear waste storage. However, the sealing integrity and long-term safety of OPA are …

Abstract The Middle-Jurassic Opalinus Clay is the foreseen host rock for radioactive waste
disposal in central northern Switzerland. An extensive drilling campaign aiming to …

To understand fluid induced seismicity, we have designed a large-scale laboratory
experiment consisting of a one-cubic-meter sandstone with an artificial fault cut and fluid …

Fault reactivation due to water injection is assessed within the scope of nuclear waste
disposal design. A model using the distinct element method is applied to reproduce the fault …