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OhioNET: Reducing Risk from Induced Seismicity Using Real-Time Seismic Monitoring for Regulation and Mitigation in Ohio

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Over the past decade, induced earthquakes have increased dramatically across the US from expanding anthropogenic operations including brine disposal, oil/gas production, hydraulic fracturing, and carbon sequestration. In Ohio, the rapid increase in oil and gas operations from the Utica shale indicated the necessity for a seismic monitoring program as cases of induced seismicity started to emerge in areas with no previous history of seismic activity. In 2012, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management (DOGRM) created the OhioNET seismic network, a real-time seismic monitoring network designed for accurately evaluating seismic events and generating automatic alerts. By gaining this ability, ODNR-DOGRM began developing best practices through collaboration with researchers and academia that focused directly on how seismic monitoring can be used to help mitigate, regulate, and reduce the seismic risk associated with induced seismicity. These situations highlighted the need for mitigation protocols and coordinated communications among staff and industry. ODNR continues to prioritize science-based results and rulemaking that protects citizens, the environment, and advances responsible development of natural resources.

Session: Seismic Monitoring, Modelling and Management Needed for Geothermal Energy and Geologic Carbon Storage [Poster Session]

Type: Poster

Date: 5/2/2024

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM (local time)

Presenting Author: Steven

Student Presenter: No

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