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Geothermal energy is a sustainable and reliable commodity. As a key part of the SCAN project, Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) is researching several onshore wells to identify whether they are suitable for the extraction of geothermal energy. If successful, it has the potential to be a reliable and constant source of low-carbon and renewable heat, to heat homes and buildings in the Netherlands. At Aggreko we are proud to be supporting EBN with RED Drilling & Services GmbH in their research. With our shared commitment to sustainable energy and innovation, our Greener Upgrades were used to energise a microgrid solution, combining PowerMX2 twin engine Stage V generators on a load-on-demand application with a battery. Providing peak power for the drill, while reducing emissions during lower loads or rig idle. Watch our video to find out how we are supporting the energy transition through our sustainability framework, Energising Change. https://lnkd.in/ekuxX2Uj Read more about the EBN Scan project here: https://lnkd.in/eW3rrGmY #GeothermalEnergy #Geothermal #EnergisingChange #GreenerUpgrades

We are seeing increased investment in Geothermal energy! This article covers how Geothermal is growing and why It’s important. #pge301

Last week, our CTO Axel-Pierre Bois attended the ARPA-E Geothermal Workshop on Enabling Transformative Technologies for Superhot Geothermal. Axel participated in a panel discussion on the critical technology advancements needed to unlock superhot geothermal, including advanced or alternative cement systems, high-temperature downhole tools, and improved drilling technologies. We’re honored to have had Axel represent XGS on the panel alongside industry peers from the University of Oklahoma, UltraDeep Energy Company, and HOTROCK ENERGY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION. XGS Energy is always happy to engage in practical discussions with other groups seeking to advance geothermal technologies; collaborative technology development will be key to realizing the full potential of superhot geothermal resources. #geothermalenergy #geothermal #cleanenergy #cleantech

🌿 Geothermal project in Pantin Les Lilas : Directional Drilling Mission 🌿   Geothermal energy allows heating by utilizing the energy from the Dogger layer, located between 1,500 and 2,000 meters deep. With temperatures ranging from 60 to 80°C, this energy is sustainably exploited, as the water used is then reinjected into the aquifer.   Here are some key figures from our recent project :   • 4 drilling wells, including 2 for production and 2 for injection • Total meters drilled : 9,015 meters • Total flow rate: 640 m3/h   Thanks to this project, 20,000 households now benefit from more ecological and economical heating, contributing to our region's energy transition. 🌍💧   #GeothermalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #MustangServices #DirectionalDrilling

Mazama Energy has announced the start of work on a demonstration plant with the goal of harnessing the power of "Super-Hot Rock" geothermal energy at the Newberry site in Oregon. The project aims to unlock new potentials in renewable energy by creating a commercially viable geothermal project in rocks exceeding 375°C. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Mazama Energy is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Oregon State University, and several national research institutions. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Mazma will have to overcome multiple challenges to make this project successful. Accessing super-hot rock is expensive due to the high cost of drilling, extreme temperatures and corrisive nature of deep formation water. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝟯𝟳𝟱𝗖? 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: At 374C and pressures above 22 MPa water is in its supercritical state. Supercritical water has a much higher heat content compared to regular water or steam allowing it to generate significantly more energy per unit mass. The potential energy output would be 5-10x that of traditional geothermal systems. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄: The properties of supercritical water allow it to circulate more efficiently through rock fractures. Its lower density and higher buoyancy relative to viscous forces increase mass transport rates, facilitating the movement of larger volumes of heat energy. 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲. https://lnkd.in/geSFUHeS #GeothermalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #MazamaEnergy #SuperHotRock #SubsurfaceInnovation #Geothermal Image Source: https://lnkd.in/g-UVskQu

Geothermal Energy is paving the way for a sustainable future in Alberta! 🌍 The Alberta government is investing $750,000 to conduct a feasibility study to test the first-of-its-kind facility in Canada for geothermal energy drilling techniques. 🎯We’re tapping into the Earth’s natural heat with innovative drilling techniques. This plentiful and environmentally friendly energy source presents an alternative to fossil fuels that remains constant regardless of weather conditions or time of day. 🌿This reliable power source has a minimal environmental footprint and offers a steady energy output. 🚀If greenlit, the project aims to commence construction at the designated site, with drilling operations potentially commencing as soon as 2025. Alberta is on track to establish the Alberta Drilling Accelerator and emerge as a leader in clean, renewable energy! #Alberta #AnovaEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation

Exploring Geothermal Regulations: Comparing the U.S. and Indonesia I recently looked into the detailed guidelines from the NREL report on U.S. state geothermal regulations and compared them with Indonesia's regulations. It's interesting to see how both places focus on environmental sustainability, fair leasing processes, and clear resource definitions. Indonesia's centralized regulation under MEMR highlights a more streamlined approach to geothermal energy development. #GeothermalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyRegulations #EnvironmentalSustainability #NRELLab #IndonesiaEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyInnovation

Work to prepare a geothermal development plan for Ecuador is due to begin in the coming months. Although the renewable energy is not yet part of the country’s power generation park, authorities envision the start-up of the first such plant, Chachimbiro (50MW), in 2028. To advance on this front, the energy and mines ministry is seeking a consultant to establish a geothermal workgroup which will address regulatory, technical, economic-financial, socio-environmental and direct use issues. Inter-American Development Bank #ecuador #geothermal #investment #planning #development #energy #partnership #renewableenergy #sustainability Article ---> https://lnkd.in/gbvjzHCF

Geothermal has gotten precious little attention and capital relative to its potential, but things are finally hotting up in the sector - Fervo Energy, Eavor Technologies Inc., Quaise Energy, GA Drilling. The DoE recently put out an important Pathway to Commercial Liftoff report for Next Generation Geothermal, which is >100x resource vs conventional. (If anyone could rustle up $5bn for FOAKs across different geologies, that would be swell!) https://lnkd.in/dghE6eRQ

Second of the duo - pilot projects may be on the cusp of transforming this energy source that today only works in hot spot niches to 'geothermal anywhere'. What are the new technologies? Who is investing and where? Can geothermal compete on cost with other low-carbon technologies? #theedge https://lnkd.in/etR84EMP