Using geothermal energy to meet heating needs, sustainably and locally
How can we use what's beneath our feet as a source of heat with lower carbon intensity? Geothermal district heating is a low-carbon energy solution for meeting thermal comfort needs in our homes and workplaces. Over 80 countries use geothermal district heating to address heating demand. This helps save electricity and fight energy poverty by using a clean and reliable renewable energy source instead of fossil fuels.
Successful projects require addressing key factors by municipalities, utilities, engineering firms, and drilling contractors involved in their development and execution. Managing costs, reducing risks, adhering to regulatory and environmental standards, and meeting deadlines are crucial for completing projects and winning future contracts.
✔ Analyze your reservoir using digital workflows for initial feasibility studies.
✔ Characterize and model the reservoir during exploration to determine its potential.
✔ Simulate fluid and heat flows in the reservoir to derisk long-term sustainability.
✔ Improve well placement by landing your well in the best part of the reservoir using measurements-while-drilling (MWD) tools.
✔ Maximize drilling efficiencies and costs, no matter your geologic challenge, e.g., thin reservoir and fractured rock.
✔ Increase rate of penetration (ROP) and minimize fatigue on casing strings with rotary steerable systems and motors.
✔ Drill through various types of rocks—from hard sedimentary to abrasive volcanic—using bottomhole assemblies (BHAs) and drill bits.
✔ Ensure drilling equipment works well in high temperatures by using the right blend of drilling fluids. This includes temperatures ranging from 60 degC to 200 degC.
✔ Achieve zonal isolation and necessary compressive strength with low-carbon cement solutions.
✔ Mitigate stuck pipe and ensure long-lasting solutions for the well's lifespan with geothermal-appropriate casing.
✔ Minimize technical risk, delays, and lost-in-hole equipment by using an integrated approach to drilling.
Geothermal webinar series
Hear directly from our experts about solutions that optimize geothermal district heating projects.
Explore all webinarsJanine Maalouf is our well placement domain champion in Europe. Learn how advanced technologies increased geothermal energy extraction for a district heating project in France.
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