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Abstract

Geochemical simulations indicate that, although co-injection of CO2 and SO2 in glauconitic sandstone may not result in the permanent sequestration of SO2, other formations are more favorable. In a predominantly dolomite formation, dissolution of calcite, and to a lesser extent, dolomite will provide Ca in solution to promote the precipitation of anhydrite, thus removing the SO2 from solution. In basalt, dissolution of basaltic glass under acidic conditions provides Ca and Fe in solution which promote the sequestration of SO2 as anhydrite and eventually, pyrite.