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New open-access article, led by the amazing Dr Jingyi Li, about the techno-economic, social and environmental sustainability of Geothermal Power and Repurposing Abandoned Wells 🌍 Embracing the Future of Energy: Geothermal Power and Repurposing Abandoned Wells 🌱 As the world unites in the pursuit of Net-Zero by 2050, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is pivotal. Amidst this, geothermal power emerges as a game-changer, often overlooked but rapidly advancing. A unique prospect lies in repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells (AOGWs) for geothermal power, unlocking a sustainable energy source. 🔄 Innovation at its Core Our recent study, utilizing multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), delves into the techno-sustainability of four geothermal power systems. From the conventional GEObau to repurposing AOGWs, the research explores groundbreaking possibilities. 🔍 Unveiling the Best Our study identifies repurposing semi-AOGWs (R-GEOsemi) as the most techno-sustainable option. Its superior performance across environmental, economic, and social dimensions makes it a standout choice. However, GEObau closely follows, showcasing remarkable technical proficiency and robust environmental and social performance. 📊 Navigating Complex Decisions Our sensitivity analyses reveal intriguing dynamics. R-GEOsemi proves resilient in most scenarios, maintaining its lead. Yet, GEObau could outshine when technical criteria's value is heightened or when environmental/economic aspects' weightings decrease. Repurposing completely AOGWs (R-GEOdouble and R-GEOsingle) gains competitiveness only under specific economic weighting conditions. 🚀 Challenges and Opportunities Despite R-GEOsemi's promise, challenges persist, including limited power generation capacity and aging wells. The findings underscore the need for broader stakeholder involvement, incorporation of more criteria, and data-driven decision-making processes. 🌐 Looking Ahead Geothermal power, especially through repurposing abandoned wells, presents a transformative avenue. Our study calls for collaborative efforts, diverse perspectives, and continuous innovation to harness this potential and pave the way to a sustainable energy future. #RenewableEnergy #GeothermalPower #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #NetZero2050 Laurence Stamford https://lnkd.in/didNg74B

#geothermalenergy continues to innovate. A really exciting space to watch during the energy transition. 1. Innovative Collaboration for Geothermal Energy and Hydrogen Projects: Swiss company ZeroGeo Energy and US-based Eden GeoPower are partnering to advance geothermal heat and power, as well as geologic hydrogen projects in Europe. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards utilizing geothermal resources more effectively and exploring geologic hydrogen opportunities in the region. 2. Eden’s Electrical Reservoir Stimulation Technology: Eden has developed a unique technology that uses electricity to enhance rock permeability, aiming to improve natural resource recovery while minimizing environmental impact. This technology is a notable shift from traditional hydraulic fracturing, offering increased efficiency and reduced water consumption, carbon emissions, and seismic risks. It allows for more precise targeting in subsurface areas, enhancing the effectiveness of resource extraction. 3. European Market Focus and Potential Impact: The partnership is particularly relevant for Europe, where many countries have banned traditional hydraulic fracturing. Eden’s technology presents an alternative that aligns with European environmental standards and regulatory frameworks. The technology is expected to enhance the productivity of existing geothermal and hydrogen assets and facilitate the development of new projects, thus potentially revolutionizing the European renewable energy market and aiding in achieving renewable energy goals. https://lnkd.in/eCFZGQD6

The PIVOT 2023 conference has launched an innovation competition focused on advancing geothermal technology. Join the movement and be part of the drive to shape a sustainable future powered by renewable geothermal resources. Will you embrace the challenge and let your innovative ideas spark positive change in the energy landscape?#GeothermalInnovation #PIVOT2023 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #InnovationCompetition

Carbon capture method powered by geothermal energy developed A team of researchers from Ohio University has introduced an innovative method of carbon capture, harnessing geothermal energy as a clean and affordable energy source. This breakthrough represents a significant step forward in the fight against climate change, which is exacerbated by the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere resulting from the burning of fossil fuels for heating, electricity and transportation. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, proposes an integration of direct air capture carbon dioxide (DACC) technology with geothermal geothermal energy. This combination promises to facilitate large-scale CO₂ removal systems, operating efficiently and sustainably by supplying the energy needed to safely extract CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it underground. Read the full news in the following link 👇 https://lnkd.in/et8-Rha9 #CO2 #Carbon #news #inspenet

A new White Paper has been released, shedding light on the potential of deep geothermal energy in the UK. 
 The paper explores how the deep sedimentary basins and granite can be used for power and heat production without relying on weather and offer clean and reliable energy solutions. The benefits are significant! Contributing to NetZero goals, reducing CO2 emissions, and creating job opportunities in the geothermal sector. Though it’s not without its challenges, such as technology awareness, funding availability, and regulatory barriers. The paper also proposes six key recommendations to support geothermal development in the UK, including a financial review, outlining geothermal’s role in Net zero efforts, and enhancing data accessibility. JRG Energy offers tailored geothermal solutions for exploration, development, and production. Our experienced team and successful track record make us the ideal partner for your geothermal energy needs. Let us support your operations in the region! Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dpc2qP-F Visit: https://www.jrgenergy.com/ #GeothermalEnergy #CleanEnergy #SustainableUK #NetZero #RenewableFuture

The Department of Energy has chosen the "Center for Coupled Chemo-Mechanics of Cementitious Composites for #EGS" as one of the 11 Energy Earthshot Research Centers. This recognition emphasizes the significant contributions that the center has made in the field of geothermal energy. #RenewableEnergy #DOE

#Renewableenergy is a cornerstone of our efforts to combat the climate crisis and build a sustainable #future. Among the various renewable resources, #geothermal energy holds a unique position due to its ability to provide baseload capacity and increase energy security. However, its potential and challenges are often less discussed in the mainstream dialogue about renewable energy. To shed light on this important field, Dr. Juliet Newson, Director of the Iceland School of Energy - Reykjavik University offers her thoughts. https://lnkd.in/dShDQUVS

🌍💡 Geothermal District Heating and Cooling: A Game-Changer for Healthcare and Higher Education! 🏥🎓 🔥🌬️ The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative just hosted a groundbreaking peer exchange, bringing together partners from the healthcare and higher education sectors to explore the immense potential of geothermal district heating and cooling. 💪💡 💰📅 The exchange delved into crucial topics like funding opportunities, project planning, and implementation strategies. Participants gained invaluable insights from the Geothermal Technologies Office, which shed light on the game-changing use of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) for efficiently heating and cooling buildings. 🏢❄️☀️ 🏞️🔍 One standout case study presented was Colorado State University's geothermal project. It's a shining example of the long timeline and careful considerations involved in such transformative endeavors. But here's the exciting part: the study also highlighted the undeniable cost-effectiveness of geothermal systems compared to traditional alternatives. 💰💡 🔍📚 Need resources to kickstart your own geothermal district energy system? Look no further than the Better Buildings Solution Center! 🚀💡 🌍💡 Let's embrace the power of geothermal technology to create sustainable and efficient environments in healthcare and higher education! Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet and future generations. 🌎🌱 📣🌐 Share your thoughts and join the geothermal revolution in the comments below! 👇💬 #GeothermalEnergy #Sustainability #AJPerkins #MicrogridMentor

Tribal geothermal energy utilization concepts! Congratulations to the 1st place teams of the Fall 2023 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Collegiate Competition! Both teams focused on geothermal energy in Indigenous communities, highlighting the tremendous opportunity for geothermal energy development across Indian County! GCC Winners * Technical Track: The winning team from The University of Oklahoma designed a system of geothermal wells to heat and cool the Osage Nation’s 40,000-square-foot greenhouse, supporting efforts for native food sovereignty in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The greenhouse was established during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a breakdown in the Tribe’s food system. The proposed geothermal system design would help alleviate the challenge of maintaining a constant year-round growing temperature. 
  * Policy Track: Columbia and Princeton Universities partnered with the Native Village of Elim to explore geothermal options for the 330-person Alaskan town. The team’s economic analysis of their proposed ocean-based closed-loop geothermal heating and cooling system found that system costs could be recouped in as little as 14 years, advancing clean energy in a manner consistent with the Inupiat way of living from the land and saving residents more than 2.3 million gallons of fuel oil and 70 million pounds of wood over 30 years. AISES Students- As a former GCC participant, I encourage you to put a team together for the next competition! Tribes/Affiliates- Reach out if you are curious about the geothermal energy potential of Tribal Nations! Read more about GCC here: https://lnkd.in/gPMtG6z7 Jonathan Lesh Moises Escobar Ria Hanson Jackson Blackwell Cesar Vivas Nabe Konate Jose Aramendiz Gurban Hasanov Vagif Mammadzada Geothermal Rising, RESPEC, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy #geothermal #energytransition #DEMD

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱? 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄. This Premium Content article on our Causeway Energies website (the link is below) is my presentation at the Energy Geoscience Conference in May 2023.  Some of the key points conveyed: 💪 Northern Ireland is relatively well endowed with #geothermal resources, both deep and particularly shallow. 🌍 An integrated approach to understanding the heat flow budget in the earth’s crust leads to a revised view of geothermal gradients, compared to previously published temperature versus depth maps. ⭐ The Sherwood Sandstone is a prospective #hydrothermal resource in much of Northern Ireland, but its potential for higher temperatures (> 120 ºC) for material power generation is negligible. 🌡 Instead, the Sherwood is a very useful, but hugely under-used, resource for heating and cooling, enhanced by heat pumps.  Novel approaches using open loop doublets at depths of around 1 km combined with heat pumps appear to very economically attractive for large scale heating. 👎 #closedloop deep (>1 km) borehole heat exchangers are unlikely to be anywhere economic, anytime soon. 🤔 As well as a source of thermal energy, geothermal can play a role as a store of thermal energy.  This attribute, together with higher more stable source temperatures, mean that geothermal heat pumps are needed to limit the increasing gross and peak demand for #electricity. 👏 Geothermal can make a very substantial contribution to the making Northern Ireland’s #heating self-sufficient and low/zero carbon. This presentation was underpinned by research completed by the Causeway team Helen Doran, Alison Isherwood, and Niall McCormack as in-kind contributions to our collaboration with Ulster University's Prof Neil Hewitt, Ruchira Ghosh, and Oluwatobi Stephanie Ogunrin. The UU work was funded by the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) (David Rooney, Simon Murray and Marty Doherty). #energytransition #energypolicy #heatpumps #solarthermal #umby Link to Premium Content here: https://lnkd.in/g3aqCa4r