Bio

Sally M. Benson, who joined Stanford University in 2007, is the co-director of Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy and the director of the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP). A Professor in the Department of Energy Resources Engineering in the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, she studies technologies and pathways to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Prior to joining GCEP, Benson was a staff scientist in the Earth Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). In 2004, she completed a four-year term as Deputy Director of Operations at the lab. Benson also served as Division Director for Earth Sciences and Associate Laboratory Director for Energy Sciences at LBNL.

A ground water hydrologist and reservoir engineer, Benson has conducted research to address a range of issues related to energy and the environment. Her research interests include geologic storage of CO2 in deep underground formations, technologies and energy systems for a low-carbon future, and geotechnical instrumentation for subsurface characterization and monitoring.

The author or co-author of over 160 scientific publications, Benson is a member of the American Geophysical Union, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Chemical Society.

Academic Appointments

Administrative Appointments

  • Visiting Professor, Earth Sciences Department, Clemson University (1990 - 1998)
  • Positions of growing responsibility to Senior Staff Scientist, Earth Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (1977 - 2006)
  • Director, Earth Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (1993 - 2001)
  • Associate Laboratory Director, Energy Sciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (1997 - 2001)
  • Deputy Director for Operations, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2001 - 2004)
  • Senior Fellow by Courtesy, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University (2007 - 2013)
  • Executive Director, Global Climate & Energy Project, Stanford University (2007 - 2009)
  • Professor (Research), Energy Resources Engineering Department, Stanford University (2007 - 2013)
  • Director, Global Climate and Energy Project, Stanford University (2009 - Present)
  • Acting Director, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University (2012 - 2013)
  • Professor, Energy Resources Engineering Department, Stanford University (2013 - Present)
  • Director, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University (2014 - Present)

Honors & Awards

  • DOE Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Education (DOE) (1996)
  • Nobel Peace Prize (As one of the IPCC scientists researching climate change), Nobel Foundation (2007)
  • Stanford Fellow, Stanford University (2009-2011)
  • Michel T. Halbouty Distinguished Lecture Award, Geological Society of America (2009)
  • ARCS 2009 American Pacesetter Award, Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (2009)
  • Alberta Innovates Lecturer of 2011, Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) (2011)
  • Greenman Award, IEA Greenhouse Gas Control Programme (2012)
  • Honorary Degree, Smith College, Massachusetts (2015)
  • Roslyn Silver’27 Science Lectureship, Barnard College (2015)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

  • Chair, Advisory Board, Lahore University of Management Science, Pakistan (2014 - Present)
  • Member, Energy, Energy and Environment Advisory Board, Pacific Northwest National laboratory (2014 - Present)
  • Chair, Energy, Climate and Infrastructure Advisory Board, Sandia National Laboratory (2014 - Present)
  • Co-founding Editor, MRS Energy and Sustainability Journal (2013 - 2015)
  • Member, Organizing Committee, 12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control (2013 - Present)
  • Member, Energy Systems Integration Technical Review Committee, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado (2012 - Present)
  • Member, Visiting Committee, Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University (2012 - Present)
  • Member, Energy, Climate and Infrastructure Advisory Board, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM (2012 - Present)
  • Co-director, Stanford Center for Carbon Storage, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
  • Sustainability Committee, Stanford University (2012 - 2012)
  • Co-organizer and teacher, Joint Stanford-SLAC-NREL Energy Summer School, Stanford University (2012 - 2012)
  • Member, Gordon Conference Organizing Committee, Flow Through Porous Media (2012 - 2012)
  • Member, Organizing Committee, 11th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme (2011 - 2012)
  • Member, California Council on Science and Technology (2011 - 2011)
  • Co-organizer and teacher, Joint Stanford-SLAC-NREL Energy Summer School (2011 - 2011)
  • Member, Committee on Emerging Workforce Trends in the U.S. Energy and Mining Industries, National Research Council (2011 - 2011)
  • Member, BIGCCS Scientific Committee, Research Council of Norway (2010 - Present)
  • Member, Advisory Board, National Geographic Society, Great Energy Challenge (2010 - Present)
  • Member, State of California, "Blue Ribbon" Panel on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (2010 - 2010)
  • Judge, Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Awards (2010 - 2010)
  • Board of Directors, Carbon Management Canada (2010 - 2013)
  • Member and Chair, Environmental Subcommittee of the Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility & Licensing (APIR-L) (2009 - Present)
  • Member, Advisory Board, MUSTANG Project, A MUltiple Space and Time scale Approach for the quaNtification of deep saline formations for CO2 storaGe, European Union Project (2009 - Present)
  • Member, World Resources International Project to Develop Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (2009 - Present)
  • Member, Advisory Board, Lahore University of Management Science, Pakistan (2009 - 2014)
  • Coordinating Lead Author, Global Energy Assessment (GEA), Chapter 13, Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (2009 - 2012)
  • Member, Scientific Policy Board, SLAC National Laboratory (2009 - 2012)
  • Member, Organizing Committee, 10th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme (2009 - 2010)
  • Member, WRI Task Force on CCS in China (2009 - 2010)
  • Judge, Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Awards (2009 - 2009)
  • Board of Directors, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2008 - Present)
  • Board of Directors, Climate Central, Princeton, NJ (2008 - Present)
  • Co-organizer and teacher, Joint Stanford-SLAC-NREL Energy Summer School (2009 - 2009)
  • Climate Change Committee Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2008 - 2010)
  • Participant, Arctic Expedition for Climate Action, sponsored by National Geographic, Linblad Expeditions and the Aspen Institute (2008 - 2008)
  • Instructor, Stanford Continuing Education: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Energy Future (2008 - 2008)
  • Member, Organizing Committee, 9th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme (2007 - 2008)
  • Task Force Member, Council on Foreign Relations, Climate Change Task Force (2007 - 2007)
  • Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility (2006 - 2008)
  • Member, FutureGen Technical Advisory Board (2006 - 2008)
  • Section Co-Chair for Carbon Sequestration, Assessment of Basic Research Needs in Earth Sciences, Commissioned by DOE Basic Energy Sciences (2006 - 2007)
  • Co-Chair, Technical Review of the CO2CRC, Australia (2006 - 2006)
  • Member, Sleipner Risk Assessment Advisory Committee, Statoil (2006 - 2006)
  • Member, Technical Advisory Board for the In Salah CO2 Storage Project (2005 - 2013)
  • Coordinating Lead Author, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on CO2 Capture and Storage: Chapter on Geologic Storage of CO2 (2003 - 2005)
  • Member, CO2 Capture Project (CCP) Technology Advisory Board (2002 - 2007)
  • Member, Carbon Mitigation Initiative (CMI) Advisory Board, Princeton University, NJ (2002 - Present)
  • Chair, School of Earth Sciences Advisory Board, Stanford University (2002 - 2004)
  • Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2000 - Present)
  • Member, American Geophysical Union (2000 - Present)
  • Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (2000 - Present)
  • Member, Advisory Board, Initiative for the Cool Earth Forum, Japan (2014 - Present)
  • Advisory Board Member, Japan Initiative for the Cool Earth Forum (2014 - Present)
  • Advisory Board, Japan Initiative for the Cool Earth Forum (2014 - Present)

Professional Education

  • Ph.D, University of California, Berkeley, Material Science & Mineral Engineering (1988)
  • M.Sc., University of California, Berkeley, Material Science & Mineral Engineering (1984)
  • B.A., Barnard College, Columbia University, Geology (1977)

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Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Research Activities

For the past 15 years, I have focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy production. My research activities cover two different but complementary areas: (1) energy systems anlysis to help guide decision-making about the best options for providing plentiful energy supplies while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) sequestering carbon dioxide in deep underground formations. As the Director of GCEP, I work with faculty and students across the campus.

Teaching Activities

I teach courses on carbon dioxide capture and storage, pathways for a successful transition to a low greenhouse gas energy system, laboratory measurements on rocks and a weekly Energy Seminar. I also teach the Energy Resources Engineering Senior Project.

Professional Activities

Board Member, National Renewable Energy Lab and Climate Central. Member of American Geophysical Union, Society of Petroleum Engineers, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Advisory Board Member for National Geographic's Great Energy Challenge, Sandia National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National laboratory.

2015-16 Courses

Stanford Advisees

All Publications

  • Capillary trapping for geologic carbon dioxide storage - From pore scale physics to field scale implications INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Krevor, S., Blunt, M. J., Benson, S. M., Pentland, C. H., Reynolds, C., Al-Menhali, A., Niu, B. 2015; 40: 221-237

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2015.04.006

    View details for Web of Science ID 000361577100009

  • Influence of small-scale heterogeneity on upward CO2 plume migration in storage aquifers ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Li, B., Benson, S. M. 2015; 83: 389-404

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.07.010

    View details for Web of Science ID 000360192200033

  • Accurate determination of characteristic relative permeability curves ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Krause, M. H., Benson, S. M. 2015; 83: 376-388

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.07.0090309

    View details for Web of Science ID 000360192200032

  • Extraction of pore-morphology and capillary pressure curves of porous media from synchrotron-based tomography data SCIENTIFIC REPORTS Yang, F., Hingerl, F. F., Xiao, X., Liu, Y., Wu, Z., Benson, S. M., Toney, M. F. 2015; 5

    Abstract

    The elevated level of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) has caused serious concern of the progression of global warming. Geological sequestration is considered as one of the most promising techniques for mitigating the damaging effect of global climate change. Investigations over wide range of length-scales are important for systematic evaluation of the underground formations from prospective CO2 reservoir. Understanding the relationship between the micro morphology and the observed macro phenomena is even more crucial. Here we show Synchrotron based X-ray micro tomographic study of the morphological buildup of Sandstones. We present a numerical method to extract the pore sizes distribution of the porous structure directly, without approximation or complex calculation. We have also demonstrated its capability in predicting the capillary pressure curve in a mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) measurement. The method presented in this work can be directly applied to the morphological studies of heterogeneous systems in various research fields, ranging from Carbon Capture and Storage, and Enhanced Oil Recovery to environmental remediation in the vadose zone.

    View details for DOI 10.1038/srep10635

    View details for Web of Science ID 000355649400001

    View details for PubMedID 26039795

  • Numerical and analytical study of effects of small scale heterogeneity on CO2/brine multiphase flow system in horizontal corefloods ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Kuo, C., Benson, S. M. 2015; 79: 1-17

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.01.012

    View details for Web of Science ID 000352500000001

  • Registration of the rotation axis in X-ray tomography Journal of synchrotron radiation Yang, Y., Hingerl, F., Xiao, F., Liu, Y., Wu, Z., Benson, S., Pianetta, P. 2015; 22 (2): 452-457
  • Hydrogen or batteries for grid storage? A net energy analysis ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Pellow, M. A., Emmott, C. J., Barnhart, C. J., Benson, S. M. 2015; 8 (7): 1938-1952

    View details for DOI 10.1039/c4ee04041d

    View details for Web of Science ID 000357541300006

  • Hysteretic trapping and relative permeability of CO2 in sandstone at reservoir conditions INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Ruprecht, C., Pini, R., Falta, R., Benson, S., Murdoch, L. 2014; 27: 15-27

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.05.003

    View details for Web of Science ID 000340319600002

  • Can we afford storage ? A dynamic net energy analysis of renewable electricity generation supported by energy storage ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Carbajales-Dale, M., Barnhart, C. J., Benson, S. M. 2014; 7 (5): 1538-1544

    View details for DOI 10.1039/c3ee42125b

    View details for Web of Science ID 000335013700001

  • Process-dependent residual trapping of CO2 in sandstone GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2014; 41 (8): 2820-2826

    View details for DOI 10.1002/2014GL059653

    View details for Web of Science ID 000335809800021

  • Ensuring benefits from North American shale gas development: Towards a research agenda Journal of Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources Bazilian, M., Brandt, A. R., Billman, L., Heath, G., Logan, J., Mann, M., Melaina, M., Statwick, P., Arent, D., Benson, S. M. 2014; 7: 71–74

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.juogr.2014.01.003

  • Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage: Issues and Prospects ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES, VOL 39 de Coninck, H., Benson, S. M. 2014; 39: 243-270

    View details for DOI 10.1146/annurev-environ-032112-095222

    View details for Web of Science ID 000348446900010

  • A Simple Approximate Semi-analytical Solution for Estimating Leakage of Carbon Dioxide Through Faults Energy Procedia Zahasky, C., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 4861-4874
  • Investigating Aperture-Based Stress-Dependent Permeability and Capillary Pressure in Rock Fractures SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Huo, D., Li, B., Benson, S. 2014
  • Small-scale Heterogeneities and Buoyancy-driven CO2 Migration in Geological Storage Energy Procedia Li, B., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 3608-3615
  • CO2 Plume Tracking and History Matching Using Multilevel Pressure Monitoring at the Illinois Basin–Decatur Project Energy Procedia Strandli, C., Mehnert, E., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 4473-4484
  • Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage: Issues and Prospects Annual Review of Environment and Resources de Coninck, H., Benson, S. M. 2014; 39: 243-270

    View details for DOI 10.1146/annurev-environ-032112-095222

  • A reactive transport model for geochemical mitigation of CO2 leaking into a confined aquifer Energy Procedia Druhan, J., Vialle, S., Maher, K., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 4620-4629
  • CO2 Exsolution–challenges and Opportunities in Subsurface Flow Management Energy Procedia Zuo, L., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 5664-5670
  • Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Injection Termination and Hydraulic Controls for Leakage Containment Energy Procedia63 Zahasky, C., Benson, S. 2014; 63: 4666-4676
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Spring Issue of The Bridge on Emerging Issues in Earth Resources Engineering Benson, S., Friedmann, S. 2014; 44 (1)
  • Process-dependent residual trapping of CO2 in sandstone Geophysical Research Letters Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2014; 41 (8): 2820-2826

    View details for DOI 10.1002/2014GL059653

  • Negative-emissions insurance Science Benson, S. M. 2014; 344 (6191): 1431

    View details for DOI 10.1126/science.1257423

  • In search of clean, affordable energy Oilfield Review Bao, Z., Benson, S. M., Cui, Y., Dionne, J. A., Maher, K., Maher, W., Halpin, C., Nelson, R., Nichols, D., Ralph, J., Ramakrishnan, T. S. 2014; 26 (1): 4-15
  • A better currency for investing in a sustainable future Nature Climate Change Carbajales-Dale, M., Barnhart, C. J., Brandt, A. R., Benson, S. M. 2014; 4 (7): 524-527

    View details for DOI 10.1038/nclimate2285

  • Migration of exsolved CO2 following depressurization of saturated brines GREENHOUSE GASES-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Falta, R. W., Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2013; 3 (6): 503-515

    View details for DOI 10.1002/ghg.1379

    View details for Web of Science ID 000328341500007

  • Influence of capillary-pressure models on CO2 solubility trapping ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Li, B., Tchelepi, H. A., Benson, S. M. 2013; 62: 488-498

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2013.08.005

    View details for Web of Science ID 000327540600011

  • The energetic implications of curtailing versus storing solar- and wind-generated electricity ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Barnhart, C. J., Dale, M., Brandt, A. R., Benson, S. M. 2013; 6 (10): 2804-2810

    View details for DOI 10.1039/c3ee41973h

    View details for Web of Science ID 000325765100002

  • Characterization and scaling of mesoscale heterogeneities in sandstones GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS Pini, R., Benson, S. M. 2013; 40 (15): 3903-3908

    View details for DOI 10.1002/grl.50756

    View details for Web of Science ID 000323660000023

  • Analytical Study of Effects of Flow Rate, Capillarity, and Gravity on CO2/Brine Multiphase-Flow System in Horizontal Corefloods SPE JOURNAL Kuo, C., Benson, S. M. 2013; 18 (4): 708-720

    View details for Web of Science ID 000322849000009

  • A technical assessment of CO2 Interim Storage in deep saline aquifers INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Farhat, K., Benson, S. M. 2013; 15: 200-212

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2013.02.018

    View details for Web of Science ID 000318391700021

  • A Procedure for the Accurate Determination of Sub-Core Scale Permeability Distributions with Error Quantification TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Krause, M., Krevor, S., Benson, S. M. 2013; 98 (3): 565-588

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s11242-013-0161-y

    View details for Web of Science ID 000320036400005

  • Simultaneous determination of capillary pressure and relative permeability curves from core-flooding experiments with various fluid pairs WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Pini, R., Benson, S. M. 2013; 49 (6): 3516-3530

    View details for DOI 10.1002/wrcr.20274

    View details for Web of Science ID 000322241300030

  • Identifying diagnostics for reservoir structure and CO2 plume migration from multilevel pressure measurements WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Strandli, C. W., Benson, S. M. 2013; 49 (6): 3462-3475

    View details for DOI 10.1002/wrcr.20285

    View details for Web of Science ID 000322241300026

  • Worker safety in a mature carbon capture and storage industry in the United States based upon analog industry experience INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Jordan, P. D., Benson, S. M. 2013; 14: 291-303

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.06.009

    View details for Web of Science ID 000316834700028

  • Energy Balance of the Global Photovoltaic (PV) Industry - Is the PV Industry a Net Electricity Producer? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Dale, M., Benson, S. M. 2013; 47 (7): 3482-3489

    Abstract

    A combination of declining costs and policy measures motivated by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and energy security have driven rapid growth in the global installed capacity of solar photovoltaics (PV). This paper develops a number of unique data sets, namely the following: calculation of distribution of global capacity factor for PV deployment; meta-analysis of energy consumption in PV system manufacture and deployment; and documentation of reduction in energetic costs of PV system production. These data are used as input into a new net energy analysis of the global PV industry, as opposed to device level analysis. In addition, the paper introduces a new concept: a model tracking energetic costs of manufacturing and installing PV systems, including balance of system (BOS) components. The model is used to forecast electrical energy requirements to scale up the PV industry and determine the electricity balance of the global PV industry to 2020. Results suggest that the industry was a net consumer of electricity as recently as 2010. However, there is a >50% that in 2012 the PV industry is a net electricity provider and will "pay back" the electrical energy required for its early growth before 2020. Further reducing energetic costs of PV deployment will enable more rapid growth of the PV industry. There is also great potential to increase the capacity factor of PV deployment. These conclusions have a number of implications for R&D and deployment, including the following: monitoring of the energy embodied within PV systems; designing more efficient and durable systems; and deploying PV systems in locations that will achieve high capacity factors.

    View details for DOI 10.1021/es3038824

    View details for Web of Science ID 000317173100060

  • On the importance of reducing the energetic and material demands of electrical energy storage ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Barnhart, C. J., Benson, S. M. 2013; 6 (4): 1083-1092

    View details for DOI 10.1039/c3ee24040a

    View details for Web of Science ID 000316468600004

  • Micromodel investigations of CO2 exsolution from carbonated water in sedimentary rocks ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Zuo, L., Zhang, C., Falta, R. W., Benson, S. M. 2013; 53: 188-197

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2012.11.004

    View details for Web of Science ID 000316580500018

  • The Influence of Capillary Entry-Pressure Representation on CO2 Solubility Trapping GHGT-11 Li, B., Tchelepi, H. A., Benson, S. M. 2013; 37: 3808-3815

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.277

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500504005

  • Characterization of mesoscale heterogeneities in sandstones Geophysical Research Letters Pini, R., Benson, S. 2013; 40 (15): 3903-3908
  • CO2 Storage Contingencies Initiative: Detection, Intervention and Remediation of Unexpected CO2 Migration GHGT-11 Imbus, S. W., Dodds, K., Otto, C. J., Trautz, R. C., Christopher, C. A., Agarwal, A., Benson, S. M. 2013; 37: 7802-7814

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.343

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500508007

  • Measurement of the multiphase flow properties of the CO2/brine system for carbon sequestration GHGT-11 Krevor, S., Pini, R., Benson, S. M. 2013; 37: 4499-4503

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.355

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500504082

  • Capillary heterogeneity in sandstone rocks during CO2/water core-flooding experiments GHGT-11 Pini, R., Krevor, S., Krause, M., Benson, S. 2013; 37: 5473-5479

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.467

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500505081

  • Exsolution Enhanced Oil Recovery with Concurrent CO2 Sequestration GHGT-11 Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2013; 37: 6957-6963

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.629

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500507021

  • CO2 Interim Storage as a Tool for CO2 Market Development: An Inclusive Technical Assessment International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control Benson, S. M., Farhat, K. 2013; 15: 200-212

    View details for DOI j.ijggc.2013.02.018

  • Diagnostics for Reservoir Structure and CO2 Plume Migration from Multilevel Pressure Measurements GHGT-11 Strandli, C. W., Benson, S. M. 2013; 37: 4291-4301

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.332

    View details for Web of Science ID 000345500504060

  • Evaluation and development of options for remediation of CO2 leakage into groundwater aquifers from geologic carbon storage INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Esposito, A., Benson, S. M. 2012; 7: 62-73

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2011.12.002

    View details for Web of Science ID 000303290200007

  • Capillary pressure and heterogeneity for the CO2/water system in sandstone rocks at reservoir conditions ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES Pini, R., Krevor, S. C., Benson, S. M. 2012; 38: 48-59

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.advwatres.2011.12.007

    View details for Web of Science ID 000301213400005

  • Relative permeability and trapping of CO2 and water in sandstone rocks at reservoir conditions WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Krevor, S. C., Pini, R., Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2012; 48

    View details for DOI 10.1029/2011WR010859

    View details for Web of Science ID 000301133200004

  • Migration of exsolved CO2 following depressurization of saturated brines PROCEEDINGS, TOUGH Symposium 2012 Falta, F., Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2012
  • Global Energy Assessment, Technical Summary Johansson, T., Nakicenovic, N., Patwardhan, A., Gomez-Echevereri, L., Banerjee, R., Benson, S., Bouille, D., Brew-Hammond, A., Cherp, A., Coelho, S., Emberson, L., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., He, K., Jaccard, M., Kahn-Ribeiro, S., Karekezi, S., Larson, E., Li, Z., McDade, S., Mytelka, L., Pachauri, S., Riahi, K., Rockstrom, J., Rogner, H., et al 2012
  • Global Energy Assessment, Summary for Policy Makers Johansson, T., Nakicenovic, N., Patwardhan, A., Gomez-Echeverri, L., Banerjee, R., Benson, S., Bouille, D., Brew-Hammond, A., Cherp, A., Coelho, S., Emberson, L., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., He, K., Jaccard, M., Kahn-Ribeiro, S., Karekezi, S., Larson, E., Li, Z., McDade, S., Mytelka, L., Pachauri, S., Riahi, K., Rockstrom, J., Rogner, H., et al 2012
  • Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Global Energy Assessment: Toward a Sustainable Future Benson, S., Bennaceur, K., Cook, P., Davison, J., de Connick, H., Farhat, K., Ramirez, A., Simbeck, D., Surles, T., Verma, P., Wright, I. edited by Gomez-Echeverri, L., Johansson, T., Nakicenovic, N., Patwardhan, A. IIASA and Cambridge University Press. 2012
  • Global Energy Assessment: Technical Summary Johansson, T. B., Nakicenovic, N., Patwardhan, A., Gomez-Echeverri, L., Banerjee, R., Benson, S. M., Bouille, D., Brew-Hammond, A., Cherp, A., Coelho, S. T., Emberson, L., Figueroa, M. J., Grubler, A., He, K., Jaccard, M., Kahn-Ribeiro, S., Karekezi, S., Larson, E. D., Li, Z., McDade, S., Mytelka, L. K., Pachauri, S., Riahi, K., Rockstrom, J., Rogner, H., et al IIASA and Cambridge University Press. 2012
  • Global Energy Assessment: Summary for Policy Makers Johansson, T. B., Nakicenovic, N., Patwardhan, A., Gomez-Echerverri, L., Banerjee, R., Benson, S. M., Bouille, D., Brew-Hammond, A., Cherp, A., Coelho, S. T., Emberson, L., Figueroa, M. J., Grubler, A., He, K., Jaccard, M., Kahn-Ribeiro, S., Karekezi, S., Larson, E. D., Li, Z., McDade, S., Kytelka, L. K., Pachauri, S., Riahi, K., Rockstrom, J., Rogner, H., et al IIASA and Cambridge University Press. 2012
  • The Influence of Capillary Entry-Pressure Representation on the Rate of CO2 Solubility Trapping PROCEEDINGS, TOUGH Symposium 2012 Tchelepi, H., Benson, S. M. 2012
  • Relative permeability and trapping of CO2 and water in sandstone rocks at reservoir conditions Water Resources Research Krevor, S., Pini, R., Zuo, L., Benson, S. M. 2012; 48 (2)

    View details for DOI 10.1029/2011WR010859

  • Multiphase Flow Properties of the CO2/Brine System for Carbon Sequestration Eleventh International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Krevor, S., Pini, R., Benson, S. M. 2012
  • Algal Technologies for Biological Capture and Utilization of CO2 Require Breakthroughs in Basic Research PERSPECTIVES ON BIOFUELS: POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND POSSIBLE PITFALLS Milne, J. L., Cameron, J. C., Page, L. E., Benson, S. M., Pakrasi, H. B. 2012; 1116: 107-141

    View details for Web of Science ID 000317549900007

  • An Experimental Study of CO2 Exsolution and Relative Permeability Measurements During CO2 Saturated Water Depressurization TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Zuo, L., Krevor, S., Falta, R. W., Benson, S. M. 2012; 91 (2): 459-478

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s11242-011-9854-2

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298296700006

  • Global Energy Assessment: Toward a Sustainable Future Benson, S. M., Bennaceur, K., Cook, P., Davison, J., de Connick, H., Farhat, K., Ramirez, A., Simbeck, D., Surles, T., Verma, P., Wright, I. IIASA and Cambridge University Press. 2012
  • Modeling Fine-Scale Capillary Heterogeneity in Multiphase Flow of CO2 and Brine in Sedimentary Rocks International Conference on Water Resources Li, B., Benson, S. M., Tchelepi, H. 2012
  • Modeling Permeability Distributions in a Sandstone Core for History Matching Coreflood Experiments SPE JOURNAL Krause, M., Perrin, J., Benson, S. M. 2011; 16 (4): 768-777

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298574600004

  • Capillary heterogeneity trapping of CO2 in a sandstone rock at reservoir conditions GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS Krevor, S. C., Pini, R., Li, B., Benson, S. M. 2011; 38

    View details for DOI 10.1029/2011GL048239

    View details for Web of Science ID 000293911600004

  • Real-Time Tracking of CO2 Injected into a Subsurface Coal Fire through High-Frequency Measurements of the (CO2)-C-13 Signature ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Krevor, S. C., Ide, T., Benson, S. M., Orr, F. M. 2011; 45 (9): 4179-4186

    Abstract

    CO? was injected into a coal fire burning at a depth of 15 m in the subsurface in southwestern Colorado, USA. Measurements were made of the ¹³CO? isotopic signature of gas exhaust from an observation well and two surface fissures. The goal of the test was to determine (1) whether CO? with a distinct isotopic signature could be used as a tracer to identify flow pathways and travel times in a combustion setting where CO? was present in significant quantities in the gases being emitted from the coalbed fire, and (2) to confirm the existence of a self-propagating system of air-intake and combustion gas exhaust that has been previously proposed. CO? was injected in three separate periods. The ¹³CO? isotopic signature was measured at high frequency (0.5 Hz) before, during, and after the injection periods for gas flowing from fissures over the fire and from gas entering an observation well drilled into the formation just above the fire but near the combustion zone. In two cases, a shift in the isotopic signature of outgassing CO? provided clear evidence that injected CO? had traveled from the injection well to the observation point, while in a third case, no response was seen and the fissure could not be assumed to have a flowpath connected with the injection well. High-frequency measurements of the ¹³CO? signature of gas in observation wells is identified as a viable technique for tracking CO? injected into subsurface formations in real-time. In addition, a chimney-like coupled air-intake and exhaust outlet system feeding the combustion of the coal seam was confirmed. This can be used to further develop strategies for extinguishing the fire.

    View details for DOI 10.1021/es103761x

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    View details for PubMedID 21466184

  • CO2 Interim Storage: Technical Characteristics and Potential Role in CO2 Market Development 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Farhat, K., Brandt, A., Benson, S. M. 2011; 4: 2628-2636

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.162

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298299702115

  • Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration in Deep Geological Formations Energy and Environmental Sustainability Benson, S. M. 2011
  • Laboratory experiments on core-scale behavior of CO2 exolved from CO2-saturated brine 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Perrin, J., Falta, R. W., Krevor, S., Zuo, L., Ellison, K., Benson, S. M. 2011; 4: 3210-3215

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.237

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298299703075

  • Sustainability and Energy Conversions Energy and Environmental Sustainability Orr, F. M., Benson, S. M. 2011
  • Sustainability and energy conversions Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Orr, F. M., Benson, S. M., Cahen, D. edited by Ginley, D. S. 2011: 36-47

    View details for DOI 10.1017/cbo9780511718786.005

  • Recent Progress in Predicting Permeability Distributions for History Matching Core Flooding Experiments 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Krause, M., Perrin, J., Benson, S. 2011; 4: 4354-4361

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.387

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298299704106

  • Simulation studies of effect of flow rate and small scale heterogeneity on multiphase flow of CO2 and brine 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Kuo, C., Perrin, J., Benson, S. M. 2011; 4: 4516-4523

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.408

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298299705012

  • Microtomography and Pore-Scale Modeling of Two-Phase Fluid Distribution TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Silin, D., Tomutsa, L., Benson, S. M., Patzek, T. W. 2011; 86 (2): 525-545

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s11242-010-9636-2

    View details for Web of Science ID 000286918900012

  • Remediation of possible leakage from geologic CO2 storage reservoirs into groundwater aquifers 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Esposito, A., Benson, S. M. 2011; 4: 3216-3223

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.238

    View details for Web of Science ID 000298299703076

  • Rapid detection and characterization of surface CO2 leakage through the real-time measurement of delta(13) C signatures in CO2 flux from the ground INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Krevor, S., Perrin, J., Esposito, A., Rella, C., Benson, S. 2010; 4 (5): 811-815

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2010.05.002

    View details for Web of Science ID 000281345200012

  • Special Issue: The Ninth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Dooley, J. J., Benson, S., Karimjee, A., Rubin, E. S. 2010; 4 (2): 111-111

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2009.12.002

    View details for Web of Science ID 000275707900001

  • An Experimental Study on the Influence of Sub-Core Scale Heterogeneities on CO2 Distribution in Reservoir Rocks TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Perrin, J., Benson, S. 2010; 82 (1): 93-109

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s11242-009-9426-x

    View details for Web of Science ID 000274550500007

  • A shallow subsurface controlled release facility in Bozeman, Montana, USA, for testing near surface CO2 detection techniques and transport models ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES Spangler, L. H., Dobeck, L. M., Repasky, K. S., Nehrir, A. R., Humphries, S. D., Barr, J. L., Keith, C. J., Shaw, J. A., Rouse, J. H., Cunningham, A. B., Benson, S. M., Oldenburg, C. M., Lewicki, J. L., Wells, A. W., Diehl, J. R., Strazisar, B. R., Fessenden, J. E., Rahn, T. A., Amonette, J. E., Barr, J. L., Pickles, W. L., Jacobson, J. D., Silver, E. A., Male, E. J., Rauch, H. W., Gullickson, K. S., Trautz, R., Kharaka, Y., Birkholzer, J., Wielopolski, L. 2010; 60 (2): 227-239

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s12665-009-0400-2

    View details for Web of Science ID 000276637000002

  • Optimization of Remediation of Possible Leakage from Geologic CO2 Storage Reservoirs into Groundwater Aquifers SPE Western North America Regional Meeting Esposito, A., Benson, S. M. 2010
  • The Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University: Fundamental Research Towards Future Energy Technologies Japanese Journal of Groundwater and Hydrology Milne, J., Sassoon, R., Hung, E., Bosshard, P., Benson, S. 2010
  • Synchrotron X-ray Micro-Tomography and Geological CO2 Sequestration Advances in Computed Tomography for Geomaterials: GeoX Nico, P., Ajo-Franklin, J., Benson, S., McDowell, A., Silin, D., Tomutsa, L., Wu, Y. 2010: 374-380
  • Effect of Gravity, Flow Rate, and Small Scale Heterogeneity on Multiphase Flow of CO2 and Brine SPE Western North America Regional Meeting Kuo, C. W., Perrin, J. C., Benson, S. M. 2010
  • A one-dimensional model of vertical gas plume migration through a heterogeneous porous medium INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL Silin, D., Patzek, T. W., Benson, S. M. 2009; 3 (3): 300-310

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2008.09.003

    View details for Web of Science ID 000266179200006

  • Well blowout rates and consequences in California Oil and Gas District 4 from 1991 to 2005: implications for geological storage of carbon dioxide ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY Jordan, P. D., Benson, S. M. 2009; 57 (5): 1103-1123

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s00254-008-1403-0

    View details for Web of Science ID 000265440600014

  • A Model of Buoyancy-Driven Two-Phase Countercurrent Fluid Flow TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Silin, D., Patzek, T., Benson, S. M. 2009; 76 (3): 449-469

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s11242-008-9257-1

    View details for Web of Science ID 000263065400010

  • A controlled field pilot for testing near surface CO2 detection techniques and transport models GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES 9 Spangler, L. H., Dobeck, L. M., Repasky, K., Nehrir, A., Humphries, S., Barr, J., Keith, C., Shaw, J., Rouse, J., Cunningham, A., Benson, S., Oldenburg, C. M., Lewicki, J. L., Wells, A., Diehl, R., Strazisar, B., Fessenden, J., Rahn, T., Amonette, J., Barr, J., Pickles, W., Jacobson, J., Silver, E., Male, E., Rauch, H., Gullickson, K., Trautz, R., Kharaka, Y., Birkholzer, J., Wielopolski, L. 2009; 1 (1): 2143-2150

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2009.01.279

    View details for Web of Science ID 000276074402025

  • Effect of Small Scale Heterogeneity on Multiphase Flow of CO2 and Brine 8th Annual NETL Carbon Sequestration Conference Kuo, C., Krause, M., Perrin, J., Benson, S. 2009
  • Developing Permeability Relationships for use in Simulation of Core Flooding Experiment Proceedings from The 8th Annual Conference on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Krause, M., Perrin, J., Benson, S. 2009
  • Well blowout rates in California Oil and Gas District 4: update and trends Exploration and Production: Oil and Gas Review Jordan, P., Benson, S. 2009
  • Quantifying the Flow of Exergy and Carbon through the Natural and Human Systems 2009 MRS Spring Meeting Sassoon, R. E., Hermann, W. A., Hsiao, I., Milkovic, L., Simon, A. J., Benson, S. M. 2009

    View details for DOI 10.1557/PROC-1170-R01-03

  • Modeling Permeability Distributions in a Sandstone Core for History Matching Coreflood Experiments SPE International Conference on CO2 Capture, Storage, and Utilization Krause, M. H., Perrin, J. C., Benson, S. M. 2009
  • Characterization of CO2 storage properties using core analysis techniques and thin section data GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES 9 Krause, M., Perrin, J., Kuo, C., Benson, S. M. 2009; 1 (1): 2969-2974

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2009.02.073

    View details for Web of Science ID 000276074403001

  • Core-scale experimental study of relative permeability properties of CO2 and brine in reservoir rocks. GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES 9 Perrin, J., Krause, M., Kuo, C., Miljkovic, L., Charoba, E., Benson, S. M. 2009; 1 (1): 3515-3522

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2009.02.144

    View details for Web of Science ID 000276074403071

  • Brine Displacement and Leakage Detection Using Pressure Measurements in Aquifers Overlying CO2 Storage Reservoirs GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES 9 Chabora, E. R., Benson, S. M. 2009; 1 (1): 2405-2412

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.egypro.2009.01.313

    View details for Web of Science ID 000276074402058

  • The role of optimality in characterizing CO2 seepage from geologic carbon sequestration sites Cortis, A., Oldenburg, C. M., Benson, S. M. ELSEVIER SCI LTD. 2008: 640-652

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ijggc.2008.04.008

    View details for Web of Science ID 000260356200021

  • CO2 Sequestration in Deep Sedimentary Formations ELEMENTS Benson, S. M., Cole, D. R. 2008; 4 (5): 325-331

    View details for DOI 10.2113/gselements.4.5.325

    View details for Web of Science ID 000261598200011

  • Education for the global energy challenge PHYSICS TODAY Snieder, R., Benson, S. M. 2008; 61 (7): 48-49

    View details for Web of Science ID 000257448200024

  • Sustainability and energy conversions MRS BULLETIN Benson, S. M., Orr, F. M. 2008; 33 (4): 297-302

    View details for Web of Science ID 000254373000010

  • Carbon dioxide capture and storage MRS BULLETIN Benson, S. M., Orr, F. M. 2008; 33 (4): 303-305

    View details for Web of Science ID 000254373000011

  • Multi-phase Flow and trapping in Saline Aquifers Society of Petroleum Engineers Off-shore Technology Conference Benson, S. M. 2008
  • The Global Climate and Energy Project. Workshop on carbon Dioxide capture and Storage Benson, S., Sassoon, R., Orr, Jr., F. 2008
  • Help make a difference with education and outreach for the global energy challenge The Leading Edge Snieder, R., Benson, S. M. 2008; 27: 1364-1370
  • Continuous active-source seismic monitoring of CO2 injection in a brine aquifer GEOPHYSICS Daley, T. M., Solbau, R. D., Ajo-Franklin, J. B., Benson, S. M. 2007; 72 (5): A57-A61

    View details for Web of Science ID 000249683600002

  • Dynamic coupling of volcanic CO2 flow and wind at the Horseshoe Lake tree kill, Mammoth Mountain, California GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS Lewicki, J. L., Hilley, G. E., Tosha, T., Aoyagi, R., Yamamoto, K., Benson, S. M. 2007; 34 (3)

    View details for DOI 10.1029/2006GL028848

    View details for Web of Science ID 000244041000004

  • Monitoring Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide Carbon Capture and Geologic Sequestration: Integrating Technology, Monitoring, and Regulation Benson, S. M. 2007: 4
  • Carbon dioxide capture and storage: An overview with emphasis on capture and storage in deep geological formations PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE Benson, S. M., Surles, T. 2006; 94 (10): 1795-1805

    View details for DOI 10.1109/JPROC.2006.883718

    View details for Web of Science ID 000242733900004

  • Theoretical Limits for Seismic Detection of Small Accumulations of Carbon Dioxide in the Subsurface Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Hoversten, G. M., Gasperikova, E., Benson, S. M. 2006
  • Exact Solutions in a Model of Vertical Gas Migration Proceedings of the 2006 Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition Silin, D. B., Patzek, T. W., Benson, S. M. 2006
  • Measuring permanence of CO2 storage in saline formations: the Frio experiment Environmental Geosciences Benson, S. M., Doughty, C., Freifeld, B. M., Sakurai, S., Daley, T. M., Kharaka, Y. K., Holtz, M. H., Trautz, R. C., Nance, H. S., Myer, L. R., Knauss, K. G. 2006; 13 (2)

    View details for DOI 10.1306/eg.11210505011

  • Estimation of Field-Scale Relative Permeability From Pressure Transient Tests Proceedings, EPA CO2SC Workshop, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA Benson, S. M., Doughty, C. 2006
  • Monitoring Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Deep Geological Formations for Inventory Verification and Carbon Credits Proceedings of the 2006 Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition Benson, S. M. 2006
  • Corescale and Porescale Studies of Carbon Dioxide Migration in Saline Formations Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT8), IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme, Trondheim, Norway, June 19-22, 2006 Benson, S. M., Tomutsa, L., Silin, D., Kneafsey, T., Miljkovic, L. 2006
  • Geologic storage of carbon dioxide as a climate change mitigation strategy: performance requirements and the implications of surface seepage ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY Hepple, R. P., Benson, S. M. 2005; 47 (4): 576-585

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s00254-004-1181-2

    View details for Web of Science ID 000226972400013

  • Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations - Results from the CO² Capture Project: Vol 1 - Capture and Separation of Carbon Dioxide from Combustion Sources edited by Thomas, D., Benson, S. M. Elsevier Publishing. 2005
  • Synchrotron Microtomography in CO2 Geosequestration Research, poster presentation American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting Tomutsa, L., Silin, D., Benson, S., Patzek, T. 2005
  • An Assessment of the Geologic Storage Capacity of California Sedimentary Basins Proceedings of Fourth Annual Conference on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Myer, L., Benson, S., Clikenbeard, J., Downey, C., Zhang, H., Herzog, H. 2005
  • Detection and Options for Remediation of Leakage from Underground CO2 Storage Projects Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme, Vancouver, BC, September 5-9, 2004 Benson, S. M., Hepple, R. P. 2005
  • Prospects for Early Detection and Options for Remediation of Leakage from CO2 Sequestration Projects Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations—Results from the CO2 Capture Project Benson, S. M., Hepple, R. Elsesvier Publishing. 2005: 1189-1203
  • Monitoring Protocols and Life-Cycle Costs for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme, Vancouver, BC, September 5-9, 2004 Benson, S. M., Hoversten, M., Gasperikova, E., Haines, M. 2005: 665-672
  • Overview of Geologic Storage of CO2 Overview of Geologic Storage of CO2,” Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations—Results from the CO2 Capture Project Benson, S. M. Elsevier Publishing. 2005: 665-672
  • Overview and Current Issues in Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Cook, P. J., Benson, S. M. 2005
  • Underground Geological Storage IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Benson, S. M., Cook, P., Anderson, H., Bachu, S., Nimir, H. B., Basu, B., Gale, J., von Goerne, G., Heidug, W., Holloway, S., Kamal, R., Keith, D., Lloyd, P., Rocha, P., Senior, B., Thomson, J., Torp, T., Wildenborg, T. Cambridge University Press. 2005
  • Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations—Results from the CO2 Capture Project, Vol. 2: Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide with Monitoring and Verification edited by Thomas, D., Benson, S. M. Elsevier Publishing. 2005
  • Summary for Policy Makers IPCC Special Report: Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Abanades, J. C., Akai, M., Benson, S. M., Caldeira, K., deConinck, H., Cook, P., Davidson, O., Doctor, R., Dooley, J., Freund, P., Gale, J., Heidug, W., Herzog, H., Keith, D., Mazzotti, M., Metz, B., Meyer, L., Osman-Elasha, B., Palmer, A., Pipatti, R., Rubin, E., Smekens, K., Soltanieh, M., Thambimuthu, K. Cambridge University Press. 2005
  • Lessons Learned from Natural and Industrial Analogues Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations—Results from the CO2 Capture Project Benson, S. M. Elsevier Publishing. 2005: 1133-1141
  • Technical Summary IPCC Special Report: Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Rubin, E., Meyer, L., deConinck, H., Abanades, J. C., Akai, M., Benson, S. M., Caldeira, K., Cook, P., Davidson, O., Doctor, R., Dooley, J., Freund, P., Gale, J., Heidug, W., Herzog, H., Keith, D., Mazzotti, M., Osman-Elasha, B., Palmer, A., Pipatti, R., Smekens, K., Soltanieh, M., Thambimuthu, K. Cambridge University Press. 2005
  • Vadose zone remediation of carbon dioxide leakage from geologic carbon dioxide sequestration sites VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL Zhang, Y. Q., Oldenburg, C. M., Benson, S. M. 2004; 3 (3): 858-866

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  • Economic feasibility of carbon sequestration with enhanced gas recovery (CSEGR) ENERGY Oldenburg, C. M., Stevens, S. H., Benson, S. M. 2004; 29 (9-10): 1413-1422

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.energy.2004.03.075

    View details for Web of Science ID 000222173600019

  • The Impact of Geological Heterogeneity on CO2 Storage in Brine Formations: A Case Study from the Texas Gulf Coast Geological Society, London, Special Publications Hovorka, S. D., Doughty, C., Benson, S. M. 2004; 233 (1): 147-163

    View details for DOI 10.1144/gsl.sp.2004.233.01.10

  • Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage in Underground Geologic Formations The 10-50 Solution: Technologies and Policies for a Low-Carbon Future Benson, S. 2004
  • Overview of Monitoring Techniques and Protocols for Geologic Storage Projects IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme Report Benson, S., Gasperikova, E., Hoversten, G. 2004
  • Hydrological and Geochemical Monitoring for a CO2 Sequestration Pilot in a Brine Formation Proceedings of Third National Conference on Carbon Sequestration Doughty, C., Pruess, K., Benson, S., Freifeld, B., Gunter, W. 2004
  • The Role of Hydrogeological and Geochemical Trapping in Sedimentary Basins for Secure Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide Geological Society, London, Special Publications Gunter, W. D., Bachu, S., Benson, S. M. 2004; 233 (1): 129-145
  • Separation and capture of CO2 from large stationary sources and sequestration in geological formations. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association Chow, J. C., Watson, J. G., Herzog, A., Benson, S. M., Hidy, G. M., Gunter, W. D., Penkala, S. J., White, C. M. 2003; 53 (10): 1172-1182

    View details for PubMedID 14604326

  • Selenium speciation, solubility, and mobility in land-disposed dredged sediments ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Zawislanski, P. T., Benson, S. M., Terberg, R., Borglin, S. E. 2003; 37 (11): 2415-2420

    Abstract

    Pilot-scale tests for the land disposal of Se-enriched sediments from the San Luis Drain were performed in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Three test plots were instrumented and monitored on a dirt-road embankment near the sediment source area, providing an opportunity to measure Se oxidation and solubilization rates over a period of 2-3 yr. Soil, soil water, and groundwater data indicated that the amendment did not cause movement of dissolved Se below a depth of 15 cm. The low permeability of underlying sediments and the overall low Se solubility limit Se movement toward the groundwater table. Selenium remained in reduced forms and largely immobile at this site, although in-situ Se oxidation was measurable. Soluble Se concentrations increased from less than 0.5% to approximately 2.5% in the first 207 d following sediment application. Minor Se solubilization occurred after 439 and 704 d. Changes in Se fractionation measured using sequential extractions and Se speciation based on X-ray spectroscopy (XANES) results were in qualitative agreement. XANES results indicated initially rapid oxidation of organo-Se and/or elemental Se to selenite during the first 207 d, followed by minor oxidation after 439 d. Further solubilization of the Se inventory is anticipated, but at a low rate of 1-2% per year, comparable to rates measured in other studies.

    View details for DOI 10.1021/es020977z

    View details for Web of Science ID 000183242300038

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  • On vertical diffusion of gases in a horizontal reservoir TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA Patzek, T. W., Silin, D. B., Benson, S. M., Barenblatt, G. I. 2003; 51 (2): 141-156

    View details for Web of Science ID 000180325700002

  • Capacity investigation of brine-bearing sands for geologic sequestration of CO2 GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, VOLS I AND II, PROCEEDINGS Doughty, C., Benson, S. M., Pruess, K. 2003: 1645-1648

    View details for Web of Science ID 000185208000265

  • Development of a Well-Testing Program for a CO2 Sequestration Pilot in a Brine Formation Proceedings of NETL Second Annual Conference on Carbon Sequestration Doughty, C., Pruess, K., Benson, S. 2003
  • The GEO-SEQ Project: Three Years of Progress Proceedings of NETL Second Annual Conference on Carbon Sequestration Benson, S., Myer, L. 2003
  • Monitoring and Verification at the Frio Pilot Test Proceedings of NETL Second Annual Conference on Carbon Sequestration Myer, L., Benson, S., Cole, D., Doughty, C., Foxall, W., Gunter, W., Hoversten, M., Hovorka, S., Knauss, K., Knox, P., Majer, E., Newmark, R., Phelps, T., Pruess, K., Vasco, D. 2003
  • Economic feasibility of carbon sequestration with enhanced gas recovery (CSEGR) GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, VOLS I AND II, PROCEEDINGS Oldenburg, C. M., Stevens, S. H., Benson, S. M. 2003: 691-696

    View details for Web of Science ID 000185208000109

  • Health, safety and environmental risk assessment for geologic storage of carbon dioxide: Lessons learned from industrial and natural analogues GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, VOLS I AND II, PROCEEDINGS Benson, S. M., Apps, J., HEPPLE, R., Lippmann, M., Tsang, C. F., Lewis, C. 2003: 243-248

    View details for Web of Science ID 000185208000038

  • The GEO-SEQ Project: A status report GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, VOLS I AND II, PROCEEDINGS Myer, L. R., Benson, S. M., Byrer, C., Cole, D., Doughty, C. A., Gunter, W., Hoversten, G. M., Hovorka, S., Johnson, J. W., Knauss, K. G., Kovscek, A., Law, D., Lippmann, M. J., Majer, E. L., van der Meer, B., MOLINE, G., NEWMARK, R. L., Oldenburg, C. M., Orr, F. M., Pruess, K., Tsang, C. F. 2003: 1625-1628

    View details for Web of Science ID 000185208000260

  • Implications of surface seepage on the effectiveness of geologic storage of carbon dioxide as a climate change mitigation strategy GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, VOLS I AND II, PROCEEDINGS Hepple, R. P., Benson, S. M. 2003: 261-266

    View details for Web of Science ID 000185208000041

  • Scientific considerations related to regulation development for CO2 sequestration in brine formations ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY Tsang, C. F., Benson, S. M., Kobelski, B., Smith, R. E. 2002; 42 (2-3): 275-281

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s00254-001-0497-4

    View details for Web of Science ID 000176824000017

  • New evidence for the combined influence of vapor condensation and thermal convection on groundwater monitoring wells ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY Solodov, I. N., Malkovsky, V. I., Pek, A. A., Benson, S. M. 2002; 42 (2-3): 145-150

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s00254-001-0484-9

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  • Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Assessment for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide: Lessons Learned From Industrial and Natural Analogues Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Kyoto, Japan, September 30–October 4, 2002 Benson, S. M., Apps, J., Hepple, R., Lippman, M., Tsang, C., Lewis, C. 2002: 243-248
  • Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide The Carbon Dioxide Dilemma, Promising Technologies and Policies, Proceedings of a Symposium Benson, S. M. 2002: 29-39
  • The GEO-SEQ Project: A Status Report Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Kyoto, Japan, September 30–October 4, 2002 Myer, L. R., Benson, S. M., Bryer, C., Cole, D., Doughty, C. A., Gunter, W., Hoversten, G. M., Hovorka, S., Johnson, J. W., Knauss, K. G., Kovscek, A., Law, D., Lippman, M. J., Majer, E. L., van der Meer, B., Moline, G., Newmark, R. L., Oldenburg, C. M., Orr, F. M., Pruess, K., Tsang, C. F. 2002: 1625-1628
  • Monitoring to Ensure Safe and Effective Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Workshop on Carbon SequestrationIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Workshop on Carbon Sequestration, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, November 18-22, 2002 Benson, S. M., Myer, L. 2002
  • Relevance of underground natural gas storage to geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Lippmann, M. J., Benson, S. M. 2002
  • CO2 Injection for Enhanced Gas Production and Carbon Sequestration Proceedings of Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. SPE International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition Oldenburg, C. M., Benson, S. M. 2002
  • Ecological Risk Assessment Example: Waterfowl and Shorebirds Feeding in Ephemeral Pools at Kesterson Reservoir, California Handbook of Ecotoxicology Byron, E. R., Ohlendorf, H. M., Santolo, G. M., Benson, S. M., Zawislanksi, P. T., Tokunaga, T. K. 2002: 977-1006
  • Process modeling of CO2 injection into natural gas reservoirs for carbon sequestration and enhanced gas recovery ENERGY & FUELS Oldenburg, C. M., Pruess, K., Benson, S. M. 2001; 15 (2): 293-298

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  • The GEO-SEQ Project GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Benson, S. M., Myer, L. 2001: 337-341

    View details for Web of Science ID 000184645800055

  • Carbon Sequestration with Enhanced Gas Recovery: Identifying Candidate Sites for Pilot Study Proceedings of NETL First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration Oldenburg, C., Benson, S. 2001
  • Capacity Investigation of Brine-Bearing Sands of the Frio Formation for Geologic Sequestration of CO2 Proceedings of NETL First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration Doughty, C., Pruess, K., Benson, S., Hovorka, S., Knox, P., Green, C. 2001
  • Evaluation of Brine-Bearing Sands of the Frio Formation, Upper Texas Gulf Coast for Geological Sequestration of CO2 Proceedings of NETL First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration, Hovorka, S., Doughty, C., Knox, P., Green, C., Pruess, K., Benson, S. 2001
  • Investigation of Selenium Biotransformations in Aquatic Ecosystems Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Borglin, S., Benson, S. 2001
  • Scientific Considerations Related to Development of Regulations for Geologic Sequestration of CO2 Proceedings of NETL First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration Tang, C., Benson, S., Kobelski, B., Smith, R. 2001: 36
  • Dynamics of Fluids in Fractured Rock Geophysical Monograph Series edited by Faybishenko, B., Witherspoon, P. A., Benson, S. M. American Geophysical Union. 2000
  • Advances in Geologic Sequestration: Identifying and Addressing Key Issues Proceedings of GSA Meeting Benson, S., Myer, K. 2000
  • Comparison of Three Options for Geologic Sequestration of CO2—A Case Study for California Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Benson, S. M. 2000
  • Carbon Dioxide Reuse and Sequestration: The State of the Art Today Energy 2000: State of the Art Benson, S. M., Dorchak, T., Jacobs, G., Ekmann, J., Bishop, J., Grahame, T. 2000: 205-226
  • An Overview of Geologic Sequestration of CO2 ENERGY 2000: The Beginning of a New Millennium Benson, S. M. 2000: 1219-1225
  • CO2 Injection for Enhanced Gas Production and Carbon Sequestration, paper SPE-74367 Proceedings of Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. SPE International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, February 10-12, 2002, Villahermosa, Mexico Oldenburg, C. M., Benson, S. M. 2000
  • Assessment of basic research needs for greenhouse gas control technologies GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Benson, S. M., Chandler, W., Edmonds, J., Houghton, J., Levine, M., Bates, L., Chum, H., Dooley, J., Grether, D., Logan, J., Wiltsee, G., Wright, L. 1999: 457-462

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  • Field-Measured Oxidation Rates of Biologically Reduced Selenium in Sludge Proceedings of the 5th Annual International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Benson, S., Daggett, J., Zawislanski, P. 1999
  • Human Impacts and Management of Carbon Sources, Basic Research Needs for Sustainability: The Carbon Problem U.S. National Science Foundation and Department of Energy Benson, S., Edmonds, J., Socolow, R., Surles, T. 1999
  • Bioremediation of Metals and Radionuclides…What It Is and How It Works A Natural and Accelerated and Bioremediation Research Primer McCullough, J., Hazen, T. C., Benson, S. M., Metting, F. B., Palmisano, A. C. 1999
  • In situ microbial volatilization of selenium in soils: A case history BIOREMEDIATION OF METALS AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS Zawislanski, P. T., Benson, S. M., JAYAWEERA, G. R., Wu, L., Frankenberger, W. T. 1999: 141-146

    View details for Web of Science ID 000082416300023

  • Field-Measured Oxidation Rates of Biologically Reduced Selenium in Sludge Proceedings of the 5th Annual International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, July 1999 Vienna, Austria Benson, S. M., Daggett, J., Zawislanski, P. 1999
  • Carbon Sequestration State of the Science Working Paper on Carbon Sequestration and Technology Reichel, D., Houghton, J., Kane, R., Ekmann, J., Benson, S., Clarke, J., Dahlman, R., Hendrey, G., Herzog, H., Hunter-Cevera, J., Jacobs, G., Judkins, R., Ogden, J., Palmisano, A., Socolow, R., Stringer, J., Surles, T., Wolsky, A., Woodward, N., York, M. 1999
  • Transport of a Conservative Solute through a Shallow Pond Bottom Proceedings of the 8th Annual AGU Front Range Branch Hydrology Days Long, R. H., Benson, S. M., Alavi, M., Narasimhan, T. N. 1998
  • Influence of Nitrate on the Mobility and Reduction Kinetics of Selenium in Groundwater Systems Environmental Chemistry of Selenium Benson, S. M. edited by Frankenberger, W. T., Engberg, R. A. Marcel Dekker, Inc.. 1997: 437-457
  • Carbon Management: Assessment of Fundamental Research Need Office of Energy Research, Department of Energy, DOE/ER-0724 Benson, S., Chandler, W., Edmonds, J., Levine, M., Bates, L., Chum, H., Dooley, J., Grether, D., Houghton, J., Logan, J., Wiltsee, G., Wright, L. 1997
  • Field Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Microbial Volatilization in Selenium Remediation from Soils Proceedings of the I&EC Special Symposium of the American Chemical Society Zawislanski, P., Benson, S., Jayaweera, G., Frankenberger, W., Wu, L. 1997
  • Capturing and sequestering carbon by enhancing the natural carbon cycle: Prelimary identification of basic science needs and opportunities U.S. Department of Energy Technical Report Benson, S. M. 1997
  • The SELECT environmental remedy selection tool: A platform for T2VOC multiphase transport modeling HEAT TRANSFER - PORTLAND 1995 Oldenburg, C., Benson, S., Pruess, K., DAISEY, J., Brown, N., Gold, L., MacFarlane, J. 1995; 91 (306): 38-43

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  • Use of Blocking Agent to Improve the Effectiveness of Soil Vapor Extraction Proceedings of the I&EC Symposium: Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management VII Oldenburg, C., Benson, S., Pruess, K., Daisey, J., Brown, N., Gold, L., McFarlane, J. 1995
  • HYDROLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION OF HETEROGENEOUS GEOLOGIC MEDIA WITH AN INVERSE METHOD BASED ON ITERATED FUNCTION SYSTEMS WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Doughty, C., Long, J. C., Hestir, K., Benson, S. M. 1994; 30 (6): 1721-1745

    View details for Web of Science ID A1994NN74400007

  • TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL MONITORING OF SOIL SELENIUM AT KESTERSON RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION Wahl, C., Benson, S., SANTOLO, G. 1994; 74 (3-4): 345-361

    View details for Web of Science ID A1994NL60100009

  • Field Investigations of Selenium Speciation, Transformation, and Transport in Soils from Kesterson Reservoir and Lahontan Valley Selenium in the Environmen Tokunaga, T. K., Zawislanski, P. T., Johannis, P. W., Benson, S. M. Marcel Dekker, Inc.. 1994
  • Mechanisms and Rates of Selenium Remobilization and Transport in Selenium Contaminated Soils Proceedings of the I&EC Special Symposium Benson, S., Tokunaga, T., Zawislanski, P., Wahl, C. 1994
  • Selenium in the Environment edited by Frankenberger, Jr., W. T., Benson, S. M. Marcel Dekker. 1994
  • Textural Factors Affecting Permeability at the MWD Well Field, Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina Southeastern Geology Kegley, W. P., Fallaw, W. C., Snipes, D. S., Benson, S. M., P. Jr., V. 1994; 34 (3): 139-161
  • KESTERSON CRISIS JOURNAL OF IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING-ASCE Benson, S. M., DELAMORE, M., Hoffman, S. 1993; 119 (3): 471-483

    View details for Web of Science ID A1993LD97000004

  • BARE SOIL EVAPORATION AND SOLUTE MOVEMENT IN SELENIUM-CONTAMINATED SOILS OF KESTERSON RESERVOIR JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Zawislanski, P. T., TOKUNAGA, T. K., Benson, S. M., OLDFATHER, J. M., Narasimhan, T. N. 1992; 21 (3): 447-457

    View details for Web of Science ID A1992JG87200023

  • SELENIUM IN KESTERSON RESERVOIR EPHEMERAL POOLS FORMED BY GROUNDWATER RISE .1. A FIELD-STUDY JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TOKUNAGA, T. K., Benson, S. M. 1992; 21 (2): 246-251

    View details for Web of Science ID A1992HU31200014

  • Anticipated Soil Selenium Concentrations at Kesterson Reservoir Report Benson, S. M., Tokunaga, T. K., Zawislanski, P. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California. 1992

    View details for DOI 10.2172/6182082

  • Bare Soil Evaporation and Solute Movement of Selenium in Contaminated Soils at Kesterson Reservoir, California Journal of Environmental Quality Zawislanski, P. T., Tokunaga, T. K., Benson, S. M., Oldfather, J. M., Narasimhan, T. N. 1992; 21 (3): 447-457
  • SOIL SELENIUM FRACTIONATION, DEPTH PROFILES AND TIME TRENDS IN A VEGETATED SITE AT KESTERSON RESERVOIR WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION TOKUNAGA, T. K., Lipton, D. S., Benson, S. M., YEE, A. W., OLDFATHER, J. M., DUCKART, E. C., JOHANNIS, P. W., Halvorsen, K. E. 1991; 57-8: 31-41

    View details for Web of Science ID A1991GP12100005

  • GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION AT THE KESTERSON RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA .1. HYDROGEOLOGIC SETTING AND CONSERVATIVE SOLUTE TRANSPORT WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Benson, S. M., White, A. F., HALFMAN, S., FLEXSER, S., Alavi, M. 1991; 27 (6): 1071-1084

    View details for Web of Science ID A1991FP65100011

  • GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION AT THE KESTERSON RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA .2. GEOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS INFLUENCING SELENIUM MOBILITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH White, A. F., Benson, S. M., YEE, A. W., WOLLENBERG, H. A., FLEXSER, S. 1991; 27 (6): 1085-1098

    View details for Web of Science ID A1991FP65100012

  • APPLICATION OF AN EXPERT SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS OF GEOTHERMAL WELL TESTS EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS Mensch, A., Benson, S. M. 1991; 3 (2): 298-298

    View details for Web of Science ID A1991GA43600017

  • Fallon Indian Reservation, Fallon, Nevada: Final Report October 1, 1989 to December 30, 1990 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Report No. LBL 30473 Tokunaga, T., Benson, S. 1991
  • Electromagnetic Monitoring of Conductive Plumes Proceedings of the DOE/EPA Workshop on Siting Groundwater Monitoring Wells Benson, S. M. 1991
  • A Laboratory Investigation of Foam Flow in Sandstone at Elevated Pressure SPE Reservoir Engineering Persoff, P., Radke, C. J., Pruess, K., Benson, S. M., Witherspoon, P. A. 1991: 365-372
  • SELENIUM IMMOBILIZATION IN A POND SEDIMENT AT KESTERSON RESERVOIR JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LONG, R. H., Benson, S. M., TOKUNAGA, T. K., Yee, A. 1990; 19 (2): 302-311

    View details for Web of Science ID A1990DC94300017

  • Saline Groundwater Plume Mapping with Electromagnetics Geotechnical and Environmental Geophysics Goldstein, N. E., Benson, S. M., Alumbaugh, D. Society of Exploration Geophysics. 1990: 17-25
  • Application of an Expert System for Analysis of Geothermal Well Tests the 15th Annual Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Workshop Mensch, A., Benson, S. M. 1990
  • AQUEOUS FOAMS FOR CONTROL OF GAS MIGRATION AND WATER CONING IN AQUIFER GAS-STORAGE ENERGY SOURCES Persoff, P., Pruess, K., Benson, S. M., Wu, Y. S., RADKE, C. J., Witherspoon, P. A., SHIKARI, Y. A. 1990; 12 (4): 479-497

    View details for Web of Science ID A1990EF25500008

  • Kesterson Crisis: Sorting Out the Facts Proceedings of the National Conference on Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, July 11-13, 1990, Durango, Colorado; ASCE Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 1 Benson, S. M., Delamore, M., Hoffman, S. 1990
  • A Laboratory Investigation of Foam Flow in Sandstone at Elevated Pressure The SPE California Regional Meeting Persoff, P., Radke, C. J., Pruess, K., Benson, S. M., Witherspoon, P. A. 1989: 365-377
  • Permeability Enhancement due to Cold Water Injection: A Case Study at the Los Azufres Geothermal Field, Mexico Proceedings of the 1989 Final CFE/US Geothermal Symposium Benson, S., Daggett, J., Ortiz, J., Iglesias, E. 1989
  • TRANSPORT OF A CONSERVATIVE SOLUTE THROUGH A SHALLOW POND BOTTOM PROCEEDINGS OF EIGHTH ANNUAL AGU FRONT RANGE BRANCH LONG, R. H., Benson, S., Alavi, M., Narasimhan, T. N. 1988: 13-31

    View details for Web of Science ID A1988BQ75L00002

  • WES, a Robust Expert System for Well Test Analysis, Report No. LBL-27846 Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Mensch, A., Benson, S. 1988
  • Analysis of Thermally Induced Permeability Enhancement in Geothermal Injection Wells Proceedings of the 12th Annual Workshop, Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Benson, S. M., Daggett, J. S., Iglesias, E., Arellano, V., Ortiz-Ramirez, J. 1987
  • Recent Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Activities at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Report No. LBL-24033 Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Development and Exploitation of Geothermal Resources Lippmann, M., Bodvarsson, G., Benson, S., Pruess, K. 1987
  • An Analysis of the Hydrologic Effects of Proposed Test Drilling in the Winema National Forest near Crater Lake, Oregon Transactions of the Geothermal Resources Council Sammel, E. A., Benson, S. M. 1987; 11: 293-303
  • Feasibility Analysis and Development of a Foam-Protected Underground Natural Gas Storage Facility Proceedings of the 1987 Distribution/Transmission Conference Witherspoon, P. A., Shikari, Y., Radke, C. J., Pruess, K., Persoff, P., Benson, S. M., Wu, R. 1987
  • Conceptual Model of the Klamath Falls, Oregon Geothermal Area Poceedings of the 12th Annual Workshop,Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Prucha, R., Benson, S. M., Witherspoon, P. A. 1987
  • Computerized Data Acquisition System for Production, Injection, and Interference Tests Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Geothermal Resources Council Benson, S. M. 1986
  • Nonisothermal Effects During Injection and Falloff Tests SPE Formation Evaluation Benson, S. M., Bodvarsson, G. S. 1986; 1 (1): 53-63

    View details for DOI 10.2118/11137-pa

  • A New Method for Evaluating Composite Reservoir Systems Proceedings of the International Symposium on Geothermal Energy, Halfman, S., Benson, S. M. 1985
  • Analysis of the Nonisothermal Injection and Falloff Tests in Layered Reservoirs Proceedings of the International Symposium on Geothermal Energy Halfman, S., Benson, S. M. 1985
  • The Krafla Geothermal Field, Iceland: Analysis of Well Test Data Water Resources Research Bodvarsson, G. S., Benson, S. M., Sigurdsson, O., Stefansson, V., Eliasson, E. T. 1984; 20 (11): 1515-1530

    View details for DOI 10.1029/wr020i011p01515

  • Aquifer Response to Pumping and Reinjection, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Obtained in Tests of the Geothermal Aquifer at Klamath Falls, Oregon U.S. Geological Survey Open File Report 84-4216 Benson, S. 1984
  • Data from Pumping and Injection Tests and Chemical Sampling in the Geothermal Aquifer at Klamath Falls, Oregon U.S. Geological Survey Open File Report 84-146 Benson, S. M. 1984
  • Analysis of Interference Data in a Highly Heterogeneous Naturally Fractured Geothermal Reservoir Proceedings of the 59th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Engineers of AIME Benson, S. M., Lai, C. H. 1984: 236-248
  • Feasibility Study for the Use of Geothermal Brine in the Ashdod Area, Israel Technology Transfer Report No. LBL-18520 Benson, S. M. 1984
  • THE KRAFLA GEOTHERMAL-FIELD, ICELAND .1. ANALYSIS OF WELL TEST DATA WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Bodvarsson, G. S., Benson, S. M., Sigurdsson, O., Stefansson, V., Eliasson, E. T. 1984; 20 (11): 1515-1530

    View details for Web of Science ID A1984TT37500006

  • Interpretation of Interference Data from the Klamath Falls, Oregon Geothermal Resource GEO Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin, Winter 1994, GEO Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon Benson, S. M. edited by Leinau, P. J. 1983: 187-192
  • A Summary of Well Testing Activities at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1975-1983 Annual Meeting of the Geothermal Resources Council Bodvarsson, G., Benson, S. 1983: 237-240
  • The Development and Use of a High Temperature Downhole Flowmeter for Geothermal Well Logging Proceeding of the Ninth Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Solbau, R. S., Goranson, C. B., Benson, S. M. 1983: 205-210
  • A Pressure Transient Method for Front Tracking Proceedings of the 58th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Benson, S. M., Godvarsson, G. S. 1983
  • THEORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS CHARGED BY VERTICAL FAULTS JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH Bodvarsson, G. S., Benson, S. M., Witherspoon, P. A. 1982; 87 (NB11): 9317-9328

    View details for Web of Science ID A1982PQ05800008

  • Interpretation of Nonisothermal Step Rate Injection Tests Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Benson, S. M. 1982: 103-109
  • Well Test Data Analysis from a Naturally Fractured 1982 Annual Geothermal Resources Council Conference, October 11-14, 1982, San Diego, California Benson, S. M. 1982: 237-240
  • WELLBORE EFFECTS IN THE ANALYSIS OF 2-PHASE GEOTHERMAL WELL TESTS SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERS JOURNAL Miller, C. W., Benson, S. M., OSULLIVAN, M. J., Pruess, K. 1982; 22 (3): 309-320

    View details for Web of Science ID A1982NT42400001

  • User's Manual for Analyze—A Variable Rate, Multiple Well, Least Squares Matching Routine for Well Test Analysis McEdwards, D. G., Benson, S. M. 1981
  • User's Manual for Analyze—A Variable Rate, Multiple Well, Least Squares Matching Routine for Well Test Analysis Proceedings of the Geothermal Computer Program Workshop McEdwards, D., Benson, S. 1981
  • Reservoir Engineering of Shallow Fault-Charged Hydrothermal Systems Proceedings of the Seventh Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Benson, S. M., Bodvarsson, G. S., Mangold, D. C. 1981: 161-167
  • A Simple Model for Fault Charged Hydrothermal Systems Geothermal Resources Council, Transactions Benson, S. M., Bodvarsson, G. S., Mangold, D. C. 1981; 5: . 323-327
  • Analysis of Well Data from the Krafla Geothermal Field in Iceland Proceedings of the Seventh Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Bodvarsson, G. S., Benson, S. M., Sigurdsson, O., Halldorsson, G. K., Stephansson, V. 1981: 71-76
  • Well Interference Tests at the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field Geothermics Shroeder, R. C., Goranson, C. B., Benson, S. M., Lippmann, M. J. 1980; 9: 179-187
  • Evaluation of City Well I, Klamath Falls, Oregon Proceedings of the Symposium on Commercial Uses of Geothermal Energy Benson, S., Goranson, C., Schroeder, R. 1980
  • Well Interference Tests at the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field Geothermics Schroeder, R., Goranson, C., Benson, S., Lippmann, M. 1980; 9: 179-187
  • High Temperature Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Proceedings of the Second Symposium on the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field Shroeder, R. C., Benson, S. M., Goranson, C. B. 1979: 459-472
  • Results of Two Injection Tests at the East Mesa KGRA Proceedings of the Second Invitational Well Testing Symposium Benson, S. M., McEdwards, D. G. 1978: 34-40
  • Geothermal Resource and Reservoir Investigations of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Leaseholds at East Mesa, Imperial Valley, California, Howard, J., Apps, J., Benson, S., Goldstein, N., Graf, A., Haney, J., Jackson, D., Juprasert, S., Majer, E., McEdwards, D., McEvilly, T., Narasimhan, T., Schechter, B., Schroeder, R., Taylor, R., van de Kamp, P., Wolery, T. 1978