Subsurface geological modeling Laboratory
(Geos Lab)
The Subsurface Geological Modeling Laboratory (GeoS Lab) is equipped with the most advanced technologies for the integrated interpretation of geological and geophysical subsurface data-sets (e.g., seismic reflection and well data) and for the reconstruction of accurate 2D and 3D geological-structural models. The models developed in the GeoS Lab involve a wide range of analysis scales with applications ranging from the definition of natural and anthropogenic risks to the assessment and management of natural resources.
- Reconstruction of the crustal structure and tectonic evolution of subduction zones.
- Analysis of the characteristics of macro-structures, and associated meso-structures, based on 2D and 3D structural modeling techniques.
- Application studies in terms of seismotectonic analysis, evaluation of geothermal resources and characterization of underground storage sites for CH4 and CO2.
Location
CNR-IGAG c/o Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra – Sapienza, Università di Roma, P.le A. Moro 5 - 00185 Roma
Scientific manager
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Team
Dr. Davide Scrocca, Dr. Gian Paolo Cavinato, Dr. Lorenzo Petracchini, Dr. Michele Livani
The GeoS Lab is equipped with 3 workstations, A0 plotter and scanner.
Modelling activities are carried out using state of the art software such as Petrel® (Schlumberger Italiana Spa), Move® (Midland Valley Exploration Ltd) and Kingdom® (IHS Inc) and QGIS
- RETRACE-3D – centRal italy EarThquakes integRAted Crustal model. Progetto pilota nato da un accordo scientifico tra CNR (IGAG-IREA), INGV, ISPRA e DPC per sviluppare un modello 3D di consenso per la caratterizzazione sismotettonica dell’area interessata dalla sequenza sismica dell’Italia centrale iniziata nel 2016
- AMATRIX – Modello 3D finalizzato alla valutazione dello scuotimento nella zona di Amatrice. Progetto Applicativo in RETRACE-3D in collaborazione con sedi IGAG di Milano e Montelibretti
- GEOENVI – Tackling the environmental concerns for deploying geothermal energy in Europe. H2020 in collaborazione con IGG (sismicità indotta in aree geotermiche)
- FUCINO – Ricostruzione dell’assetto stratigrafico-strutturale dei depositi neogenico-quaternari del settore laziale-abruzzese e del bacino del Fucino. Collaborazione con DST-Sapienza e SOGIN
- REWELL – Valutazione del possibile riutilizzo di pozzi petroliferi esistenti per finalità geotermiche e del gas leakage da pozzi petroliferi abbandonati. Collaborazione con DICMA-Sapienza e con sede IGAG di Montelibretti.
- IMAGE – Integrated Methods for Advanced Geothermal Exploration. Collaborative Project 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.
Soldo, E., Alimonti, C., & Scrocca, D. (2020). Geothermal Repurposing of Depleted Oil & Gas Wells in Italy. Proceedings 2020, 58, 9, Presented at the First World Energies Forum (14 September–05 October 2020), doi:10.3390/WEF-06907.
De Franco, R., Petracchini, L., Scrocca, D., Caielli, G., Montegrossi, G., Santilano, A., & Manzella, A. (2019). Synthetic Seismic Reflection Modelling in a Supercritical Geothermal System: An Image of the K-Horizon in the Larderello Field (Italy). Geofluids, 2019.
Santilano, A., Trumpy, E., Gola, G., Donato, A., Scrocca, D., Ferrarini, F., Brozzetti, F., de Nardis, R., Lavecchia, Giusy & Manzella, A. (2019). A methodology for assessing the favourability of geopressured-geothermal systems in sedimentary basin plays: a case study in Abruzzo (Italy). Geofluids, 2019.
Trippetta, F., Petricca, P., Billi, A., Collettini, C., Cuffaro, M., Lombardi, A. M., Scrocca, D., Ventura, G., Morgante, A. & Doglioni, C. (2019). From mapped faults to fault-length earthquake magnitude (FLEM): a test on Italy with methodological implications. Solid Earth, 10(5), 1555-1579.
Livani, M., Scrocca, D., Arecco, P., & Doglioni, C. (2018). Structural and stratigraphic control on salient and recess development along a thrust belt front: the Northern Apennines (Po Plain, Italy). Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 123(5), 4360-4387.
Manzella A., Bonciani R., Allansdottir A., Botteghi S., Donato A., Giamberini S., Lenzi A.P.M., Pellizzone A. & Scrocca D. (2018) – Environmental and social aspects of geothermal energy in Italy. Geothermics 72, 232–248, doi: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2017.11.015.
Conti, A., S. Bigi, M. Cuffaro, C. Doglioni, D. Scrocca, F. Muccini, L. Cocchi, M. Ligi, G. Bortoluzzi (2017), Transfer zones in an oblique back-arc basin setting: Insights from the Latium-Campania segmented margin (Tyrrhenian Sea), Tectonics, 36, doi:10.1002/2016TC004198.
Gola, G., Bertini, G., Bonini, M., Botteghi, S., Brogi, A., De Franco, R., Dini, A., Donato, A., Gianelli, G., Liotta, D., Manzella, A., Montanari, D., Montegrossi, G., Petracchini, L., Ruggieri, G., Santilano, A., Scrocca, D., Trumpy, E. (2017). Data integration and conceptual modelling of the Larderello geothermal area, Italy. Energy Procedia, 125, 300-309.
