Assessing Whether InSAR can Detect CO₂ Injection Signals at CCUS Sites
SkyGeo has collaborated with Prof. Tony Kovscek’s team at Stanford University to develop a practical method for assessing whether InSAR can reliably support monitoring at CCUS sites.
The approach combines geomechanical modelling, long-term InSAR time-series analysis, and background noise assessment to determine whether surface uplift caused by CO₂ injection can be detected with confidence.
Published in Gas Science and Engineering (June 2025), the study shows how InSAR can deliver wide-area, millimetre-sensitive surveillance to support permitting and long-term containment strategies before significant investment.
